Job Description

Salary

$3,904.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly

Location

Marksville, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

08/138104/RDHA/09.26.25-LT

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 8- Alexandria

Opening Date

09/26/2025

Closing Date

10/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS7gB58gALU

District 08-UNIT 520 Marksville, LA

Job Number: 08/138104/RDHA/09.26.25-LT

District Recruitment for Avoyelles Parish:

The purpose of this job is to provide DOTD with well-trained, government certified herbicide applicators to be utilized throughout the state in the proper application of a variety of chemicals within a wide range of geographic landscapes in assigned parish(es) of Louisiana, incumbents must possess a current Louisiana class "A" CDL. The incumbent is required to have special knowledge of the use of a wide variety of chemicals with appropriate rates, proper application methods, the chemical needed for the targeted plants (weeds) and the results expected within a wide range of geographic landscapes for the purpose of controlling undesirable vegetation. The incumbent is also responsible for keeping an inventory of chemicals (herbicides) which may amount to tens of thousands of dollars of material stored and portions used on a daily basis. This position requires the incumbent to read and understand the label for all products being used and interpret the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for potential hazards and safety precautions requires to ensure their safety and the public's safety while minimizing environmental risk with the use of herbicides. Incumbent will be required to wear protective gear when exposed to herbicide chemicals, particular when using handheld spray guns to apply certain herbicides.


While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Minimum Qualifications

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Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Job Specification

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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

Operate spray truck or other spray equipment (may have GPS navigation system) to maintain roadside vegetation along state highway Responsible for measuring/mixing proper amounts of appropriate herbicides as needed. Operate power and hand tools in the removal of trees, tree branches and other vegetation that may be causing obstruction for motorist. May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

The incumbent shall:

Obtain Class A CDL license. Pass random drug testing. Work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.

Appointment Type:

Probational, Promotional, or Lateral

Work Schedule:

Monday-Thursday/6:30AM-5:00PM

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score

is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes

will not

be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

"The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type."

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available

here.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Ted Dalgo

Transportation Operations Manager

318-561-5109

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.



As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor


State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system*
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others