Night Crew - Mosquito Control Assistant

DEFINITION

Assist with mosquito control night spray operations. Required to operate pickup truck or all-terrain/utility vehicle used to spray insecticide to reduce the adult mosquito population. Work involves applying mosquito insecticides throughout the community for the control of nuisance and/or disease carrying mosquitoes.

BRIEF The “Night Crew” position assists with the mosquito spraying operations. There is no set schedule for this position. During an average season, the night crew employee may work about 100 hrs./season (+/- 20hrs.). The night crew generally receives a short notice (usually the day before) and employees report for work 30-60 minutes before sunset on the night of the spray. Employees will be assigned an area to spray and instructions provided. Each sprayer will be loaded in vehicles (pickup truck or all-terrain/utility vehicle) and ready to go. Night crew employees do not mix, load, or have any direct contact with the spray chemical. Employees will be given a map with a specific route to follow. Sprayers are equipped with variable flow technology, ensuring an even application rate and reducing the chance of over or under applying the spray. Work usually last 2-4 hrs./spray. Starting pay is $19.00/hr

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Operates assigned vehicle and sprayer.
* Read maps to determine location of spray zone.
* Applies insecticide according to label instructions.
* Remains alert to existing traffic conditions.
* Complete detailed reports of fogging assignments, and report all mechanical failures, problems, or incidents that occurred during work assignments to supervisor.