Chemical Plant Operator jobs in Medford, OR

*** This position is open until filled with applications being reviewed periodically ***

Klamath County is located in beautiful southern Oregon and home to the city of Klamath Falls, known as the state’s City of Sunshine with over 300 days of sunshine annually!  Klamath County offers everything for outdoor adventurers as well as a unique and diverse art community.  We are home to Oregon Institute of Technology and Kingsley Field Air Base, where the 173^rd Fighter Wing resides. For more information about living in this community, please visit https://lifeinklamath.com/. 

Klamath County seeks to find candidates who want to make this beautiful area their home and are looking for a position where their contributions are valued and recognized.  Below is a brief overview of the Chemical Applicator position.  Please contact Human Resources for a more in-depth description of the job and more details on our extensive benefits package.

General Position Summary
Controls noxious weeds for individuals and agencies under contract with Klamath County. (Seasonal position, not to exceed 8 months. Approximately April - October).

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education, Certification, & Experience
  • Experience or training in recognition and eradication of noxious weeds
  • Thorough knowledge of Klamath County's road system and Oregon State Highway system
  • Experience in off-road driving, operating ATV’s and small boats; experience operating GPS units and reading maps
  • Accustom to working outdoors.
  • Chemical Applicator’s License (Minimum categories: Regulatory Weed)
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Oregon All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Education card
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Mathematical Skills – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Physical Requirements
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

• DMV Records Verification
• Pre-employment Drug Screening
• Fit-for-Duty Physical with Hearing Exam