What are the responsibilities and job description for the VECTOR CONTROL WORKER - SEASONAL - NO BENEFITS position at City of Wichita Falls, Texas?
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to abate and control mosquitoes. This is accomplished by the application of insecticides and larvicides, collection of mosquitoes, and investigations of disease vector complaints. Treats standing water and low areas with larvicide for the control and reduction of mosquito larvae. Operates truck mounted chemical applicators to control adult mosquito population. Places light traps, collects mosquitoes from breeding and resting sites and traps. May investigate vector complaints made by residents. Keeps records of work performed and materials used; assists in the maintenance of assigned equipment.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s License Required – Y Type – C Endorsements – N/A
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Texas Department of State Health Services require 12 Classroom and 24 On The Job Training Hours.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.
(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
# Code Essential Functions
1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
2 H Walking ditches looking for mosquito larva/pupa treating as needed with chemicals. May need to carry a chemical backpack, walk through mud and uneven terrain to accomplish task.
3 M Aspirates and sets traps for adult mosquitoes, collect larva/pupa. The live mosquitoes are packaged and sent to a lab for testing of vector borne diseases.
4 S Driving a truck and dispersing chemical to kill adult mosquitoes in a large targeted area.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Formal Education Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Experience No experience required
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION - Vehicle/Outdoors
Position : 1701001
Code : 1701-3
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Grade : NE 104
Job Family : 37-3012.00 PESTICIDE HANDLERS
Job Class : VECTOR CONTROL WORKER I - TEMP
Posting Start : 03/27/2024
Posting End : 12/31/9999
ADVERTISED HOURLY RATE: $14.76-$14.76
Salary : $15
