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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Herbicide Application Foreman and Herbicide Applicators

TerraForce Solutions, LLC (TRF124A)

Lexington, KY

$12.75-$17.46 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18593507755
Email address to Apply:
info_terra_force@udwss.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
20
Job Duties:
***RFI Response*** This position operates strictly under the guidance and direction of a supervisor who will be responsible for directing crews on how to mix and spray herbicides on a daily basis. Supervisors identify incompatible trees and vegetation for the incumbent to spray and/or remove and determine the types of chemicals and proportions the incumbent must mix and apply - as directed. The vast majority of the time, the incumbent will spend on foot with a 50 lb backpack spraying upwards of 50 acres of vegetation daily as identified by a supervisor. The incumbent may also gather brush and sticks by hand to pile for removal. To clarify, this position requires little to no involvement in the decision-making process of herbicide application. Please refer to the Department’s longstanding application of TEGL 27-06 on itinerant utility right-of-way (ROW) applications under SOC code 37-3011 as the most appropriate occupation to assign this job opportunity. ***Original F.a.2*** The job's duties consist of mixing and spraying herbicides, using backpacks spraying identified incompatible trees and vegetation in right-of-way area, walking extended periods of time. May use machete to hack and quirt base of trees. May pile brush and sticks.
Job Classification:
37-3011.00 - Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
No
Special Requirements:
Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures, working outdoors and being on feet all day long, stooping and bending, lifting 50 pounds, carrying up to 40 pounds in backpack all day. Must be able to pass a post-employment, employer paid drug test if warranted. Work days: M-F and possibly Saturday, depending on weather. Hours per week: 40 hours per week Work Schedule: 7:00am - 4:00pm, varies Special Procedures: Itinerary starts in Fayette county. Work will be performed at various locations (see list of all counties included in itinerary for reference). Wages and Pay Frequency: Basic Hourly Wage: $12.75 - $17.46/hr, depending on location Overtime Hourly Wage: $19.13- $26.19/hr depending on location Pay Frequency: Biweekly Additional information about wage: Employer may offer a raise or bonus depending on experience and merit. Pay Assurance: Employer will pay the highest of all prevailing wages for each worksite location throughout the entire period of employment. Daily Transportation provided to all worksite locations from primary worksite? Yes Does employer offer a ride to primary worksite location to workers living within a reasonable commute: Yes Overtime available? Yes On-the-Job Training provided? Yes Employer-Provided Tools and Equipment provided? Yes Board, Lodging or Other Facilities provided?: Yes Deductions: Employer-provided housing is optional. No housing deductions will be made.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
TerraForce Solutions, LLC (TRF124A)
Location:
Lexington, KY 40513

Worksite

Address:
4861 Keats Grove Lane, Lexington, KY 40513

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-400-24002-608044
Multiple Worksites:
Yes
Additional Wage Information:
Employer may offer a raise or bonus depending on experience and merit.
Date Posted:
2/2/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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