Seasonal Weed and Pest Technician

Seasonal Weed and Pest Technician

Salary

$27,476.80 - $35,360.00 Annually

Location

Riverton, WY

Job Type

Seasonal/Temporary

Job Number

201800251

Department

Public Works Department

Division

Operations - Weed & Pest

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

• Description
• Benefits

Description

SUMMARY: Temporary/Seasonal Streets & Alleys and Sanitation Laborer performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in construction, maintenance and repair activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs a wide variety of maintenance activities requiring the use of tools and equipment such as jackhammers, pumps, mowers, air compressors, mechanical and manual cutting tools and specialized water and sewer maintenance equipment. Operates vehicles and other equipment as assigned.

Responds to emergency calls as required.

Assists in performing a variety of duties assigned to other level classes in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, sanitation, parks and other facilities.

Assists in collection and disposal of solid waste.

Cleans and performs routine maintenance on tools, equipment and facilities as assigned.

Operates equipment in construction, maintenance and repair activities including patching streets, painting curbs, sign repair, snow removal and related duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Exercises supervision over personnel as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under general supervision of a lead operator or working foreman.

Qualification Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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 and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Supplemental Information

OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Some knowledge of the tools and equipment used in general construction, maintenance, and repair work; ability to work alone and without supervision; ability to follow standard safety practices and procedures common to construction and maintenance work.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Wyoming Commercial Drivers License of the required status; ability to be insured under the Citys municipal automobile insurance coverage; must be at least 18 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• Social Security and Social Security Medicare Taxes - these are deducted from employee pay checks, with the City paying a matching amount as required by law into the Social Security system.
• Workers Compensation - all City employees (except elected officials) are covered by Workers Compensation.
• Unemployment - all City employees (except elected officials and the Municipal Court Judge) are covered under unemployment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - All employees are eligible to use the EAP. There is a brochure and card in your new-hire packet. The toll-free number for assistance is 1-800-252-4555 or 1-800-225-2527. The website is www.theeap.com. Please see your Human Resources Representative for further information and/or log-in help.
• Direct Deposit - all City of Riverton employees must have their payroll checks deposited into their checking or savings account through direct deposit. Please complete the Direct Deposit Authorization and return it to the Payroll Department for processing.
• Credit Union - Atlantic City Federal Credit Union - the City of Riverton is a member of the Atlantic City Federal Credit Union. The credit union offers a variety of services, including car loans, checking accounts and savings accounts.
• Free Checking Account - First Interstate Bank & Wells Fargo Bank - through a cooperative partnership with the City of Riverton, the above mentioned banks have teamed up to offer employees an Employee Partnership Package including a free checking account (with approved credit) and other banking services free of charge. Please notify the bank that you are a City of Riverton employee.

Holidays - All regular employees are eligible, as well as seasonal employees with aggregate service to the City of 15 months or more, for Holiday Leave for approved holidays (pro-rated based on hire date). The City recognizes 10 holidays per year, which totals 80 hours of holiday time granted each year. Sick Leave - All regular employees are eligible, as well as seasonal employees with aggregate service to the City of 15 months or more, for Sick Leave. Sick Leave accrues at a rate of approximately 20 days per year (.046 hrs / regular hour worked). Sick Leave is not paid out at termination.

Employer City of Riverton

Address 816 N Federal Blvd

Riverton, Wyoming, 82501

Phone 307-856-2227

Website http://www.rivertonwy.gov