Herbicide Applicator Technician

Job overview

The Herbicide Applicator Technician role is based in Boise, ID, with travel away from home for up to 4–6 weeks at a time. Pay is $21–$25 per hour, depending on licensing and experience. DeAngelo Contracting Services provides infrastructure and maintenance contracting services to state DOTs, railroads, and other customers. The technician applies herbicide and performs roadside vegetation maintenance using spray equipment and vehicles. The role supports safe, high-quality maintenance work by inspecting equipment, keeping it organized, and following training and safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Spray rights-of-way and roadsides
• remove weeds
• trim and cut grass and brush using a spray truck, ATV, backpack sprayer, or hose
• complete required truck inspections
• identify and troubleshoot truck or spray-system issues
• keep trucks and equipment clean and organized
• and complete training in spray-equipment calibration, vegetation identification, chemical methods, and safety requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

herbicide applicator technician

herbicide application

roadside maintenance

vegetation management

boise id

deangelo contracting services

$21–$25/hour

travel up to 4–6 weeks

hotel and per diem

pesticide applicator license within 90 days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plan, 401(k), paid time off, career development, and employee referral program.

Why this role

Travel away from home for up to 4–6 weeks at a time; hotel and per diem are paid by the employer. Commercial pesticide applicator licensing is preferred but not required for hire and must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

About the employer

DeAngelo Contracting Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Site Preparation Contractors. Sector: 23.