Aquatic Herbicide Operator/Applicator

Aquatic Herbicide Operator/Applicator – $21+/hr

Are you tough enough for long days of physically demanding work in miserable conditions? Do you find satisfaction in hard work, being on the water, and pushing yourself in ways most people won’t? If so, you might be a great fit for our team.

We have multiple large, weather-dependent projects within 4 hours of Priest River, ID with opportunity for overtime pay, including approximately 10 days at Flathead Lake in MT, and 10 days in Nine Mile Falls, WA ,with company provided lodging and meals.

Work is performed Mon-Fri. Work may be conducted on Saturdays but will be avoided if possible. Sundays will not be work days, though paid Sunday evening travel for long, overnight trips are possible.

The Job:

Operating and assisting with herbicide applications

Pulling hoses and using spray guns for aquatic treatments

Accurately recording application data

Working long days outdoors in cold weather conditions

Requirements:

Physically capable of strenuous labor for extended periods

Able to write and record data legibly

Cold-hardy and mentally tough

Bonus Skills (Higher Pay Considered):

Truck/Trailer backing and boat operation experience

Herbicide applicator license (or willingness to obtain one)

Mechanical skills for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

GIS knowledge or education in natural/environmental sciences

Starting Pay: $21/hr, more for experience and specialized skills. No prior experience required—just a strong work ethic and the right mindset.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 80 per week

Flexible schedule

Opportunities for advancement

Paid training

Compensation Package:

Hourly pay

Overtime pay

Schedule:

Extended hours

Monday to Friday

On call

Overtime

Weekends as needed

Experience:

Outdoor work: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Priest River, ID 83856 (Required)