Crew Chief​/Leader

Crew Chief (260003BH)

Reports to:

Field Coordinator

Supervise one Field Technician and work together in all phases of mosquito control operations, including but not limited to water management, larviciding, and responding to citizen requests for service.

• Train Field Technician assigned to area in proper work techniques
• Plan and work with Field Technician to complete daily activities
• Operate vehicle in a safe manner
• Responsible for making sure vehicle and equipment are in safe working order.
• Establish a treatment route for the larvicide season
• Clear drainage ditch systems using shovel, rake, or other hand tools so that the water is free from debris.
• Remove blockages from culverts.
• Use sewer snake to unblock pipes.
• Use brush cutter and/or chain saw to brush areas under surveillance for mosquito development.
• Use hand operated or backpack sprayers to apply larvicides.
• Practice safe work habits and use of tools.
• Remember general layout of potential mosquito habitat in assigned work area.
• Recognize mosquito adults and larvae
• Continue education on mosquitoes and mosquito borne disease
• Responsible for entering daily work reports into GIS Applications to be used in annual reports
• Map ditches and pipes using GIS Applications to be used in CRS reporting
• Respond to citizen requests
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

• 2+ years as a Field Technician
• Ability to work independently, adapt to varying work situations and to deal tactfully and establish rapport with others including members of the public.
• Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner.
• Ability to complete data entry on a smart device or as needed on a computer.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and assemble items of information according to established procedures.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with clean driving record. Ability to obtain and maintain pesticide license.

Required to stand, walk, use hands and finger dexterity to handle or operate tools or controls and reach with hands. Lifting or carrying weights of up to 50 pounds. Walk distance on uneven surface.

An Equal Opportunity / Aff… Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.