Ultra Low Volume Spray Truck Driver (Seasonal)
Job Description
Operate ULV spray trucks to apply mosquito control treatments across Harris County.
Position Description
If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Our Values:
HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve the community's health and well-being.
- Transparency -We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
- Integrity -Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
- Respect – We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
- Impact – We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
- Collaboration – We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.
Position Overview:
Under direct supervision, the Ultra Low Volume (ULV) Spray Truck Driver performs safe and effective applications of mosquito control products. Individuals in this role will be responsible for operating ULV spray trucks, applying control measures for mosquitoes and larvae, monitoring environmental and equipment conditions, and accurately recording pesticide usage. The position follows a part-time, seasonal schedule during peak mosquito activity and high disease transmission months (May–October).
The ULV Driver requires knowledge of pesticide handling and safety, vehicle operation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Mosquito Control: Applies insecticides using truck-mounted Ultra Low Volume (ULV) spray equipment through assigned areas at night. Responsibilities include entering data into ULV monitoring systems, implementing control measures for adult mosquitoes and mosquito larvae, and assisting with loading chemicals onto trucks as needed.
- Equipment Monitoring: Monitors environmental and equipment conditions during insecticidal applications to ensure precise and effective delivery of materials.
- Compliance and Reporting: Applies pesticides in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, and accurately documents all usage.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Operate ULV spray trucks and apply mosquito control treatments at night, Monitor environmental and equipment conditions during applications, Enter data into ULV monitoring systems and document pesticide usage, Load chemicals onto trucks as needed, Comply with federal, state, and local regulations for pesticide application
