Justin D. Snoddy
Martinez,CA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Applicator, Assistant Manager
Lakes Inc
05.2020 - Current
- Assist in mapping, planning, and executing the application of herbicides in aquatic settings
- Control and eliminate vegetation, using various forms of herbicide and application equipment based on the site being treated
- Overnight travel to obtain and complete large projects
- Operate aquatic harvesters, tractors, forklifts, and vessels
- Oversee and operate drones for larger- scale application of herbicides in difficult-to- access areas
- Long-distance towing of trailers of various sizes
- Water quality monitoring, including water sampling
- Work with the county water district on some projects
- Other duties include Safety officer, and HR manager to a team of 7 employees.
Applicator, Assistant Manager
Lakes Inc
05.2020 - Current
- Assist in mapping, planning, and executing the application of herbicides in aquatic settings
- Control and eliminate vegetation, using various forms of herbicide and application equipment based on the site being treated
- Overnight travel to obtain and complete large projects
- Operate aquatic harvesters, tractors, forklifts, and vessels
- Oversee and operate drones for larger- scale application of herbicides in difficult-to- access areas
- Long-distance towing of trailers of various sizes
- Water quality monitoring, including water sampling
- Work with the county water district on some projects
- Other duties include Safety officer, and HR manager to a team of 7 employees.
Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist
09.2015 - 04.2019
- State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways Responsible for the aquatic vegetation control of a 100+ acre stretch of the Sacramento, San Joaqin Delta
- This entailed leading my team in the daily application of herbicides based on both State Pest Control recommendations as well as my judgment on the infestation
- Spent part of my time working with an Environmental
- Scientist, assisting in testing, and monitoring of water quality
- Handled all operation of vessels, safely maneuvering through challenging stretches of water, to access the more remote areas
- Maintained continuing education required for the Qualified Applicators
- Certificate
- Responsible for the yearly planning of treatment of the area of responsibility
- Biweekly planning of how to execute the treatment plan
- Daily operational report given to the supervisor
- Responsible for maintenance of vessels, work trucks, and spray equipment
- Towed and trailered vessels of various sizes
- Operation of forklifts (certified) for unloading large deliveries.
Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist
09.2015 - 04.2019
- State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways Responsible for the aquatic vegetation control of a 100+ acre stretch of the Sacramento, San Joaqin Delta
- This entailed leading my team in the daily application of herbicides based on both State Pest Control recommendations as well as my judgment on the infestation
- Spent part of my time working with an Environmental
- Scientist, assisting in testing, and monitoring of water quality
- Handled all operation of vessels, safely maneuvering through challenging stretches of water, to access the more remote areas
- Maintained continuing education required for the Qualified Applicators
- Certificate
- Responsible for the yearly planning of treatment of the area of responsibility
- Biweekly planning of how to execute the treatment plan
- Daily operational report given to the supervisor
- Responsible for maintenance of vessels, work trucks, and spray equipment
- Towed and trailered vessels of various sizes
- Operation of forklifts (certified) for unloading large deliveries.
Applicator
Lakes Inc
06.2011 - 09.2015
- Applied herbicides in aquatic settings, to control vegetation using various forms of herbicide and application equipment based on the treated site
- Operated aquatic harvesters, tractors, forklifts, and vessels
- Long-distance towing of trailers of various sizes
- Water quality monitoring, including water sampling.
Applicator
Lakes Inc
06.2011 - 09.2015
- Applied herbicides in aquatic settings, to control vegetation using various forms of herbicide and application equipment based on the treated site
- Operated aquatic harvesters, tractors, forklifts, and vessels
- Long-distance towing of trailers of various sizes
- Water quality monitoring, including water sampling.
Furniture Department Manager
06.2007 - 06.2011
- Cost Plus World Market
- Responsible for the inventory of the department
- Assisted on the sales floor
- General management duties.
Furniture Department Manager
06.2007 - 06.2011
- Cost Plus World Market
- Responsible for the inventory of the department
- Assisted on the sales floor
- General management duties.
Crew Lead
Laural Landscapes
05.2019 - 04.1930
- Organic by Design
- Lay out daily plan of action—delegate job assignments to crew members, including job sites and duties for the day
- Assist in project planning
- Daily reporting of product used, daily accomplishments of the team, and any issues that should be addressed for the upcoming shift.
Crew Lead
Laural Landscapes
05.2019 - 04.1930
- Organic by Design
- Lay out daily plan of action—delegate job assignments to crew members, including job sites and duties for the day
- Assist in project planning
- Daily reporting of product used, daily accomplishments of the team, and any issues that should be addressed for the upcoming shift.
Education
environmental science
Diablo Valley College
5.2010
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Safety precautions
- Safety procedures
- Surface preparation
- Supervisory skills
- GPS navigation
- Chemical handling
- Environmental awareness
- Troubleshooting
- Customer education
- Soil testing
- Weather monitoring
- Precision application
- Calibration techniques
- First aid training
- Plant health assessment
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Customer engagement
- Safety management
- Self motivation
- Customer relationship management
- Vehicle maintenance
- Written communication
- Equipment Repair
Additional Information
- Qualified Applicator License Categories C, F # 167374 (7/15/22) Pest Control Aircraft Piot Apprentice Certificate # 166584 (9/22/23) FAA Part 107 small, unmanned aircraft pilot license # 4795584 (2/20/23) California Boater Card license # BE3A121549
Timeline
Applicator, Assistant Manager
Lakes Inc
05.2020 - Current
Applicator, Assistant Manager
Lakes Inc
05.2020 - Current
Crew Lead
Laural Landscapes
05.2019 - 04.1930
Crew Lead
Laural Landscapes
05.2019 - 04.1930
Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist
09.2015 - 04.2019
Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist
09.2015 - 04.2019
Applicator
Lakes Inc
06.2011 - 09.2015
Applicator
Lakes Inc
06.2011 - 09.2015
Furniture Department Manager
06.2007 - 06.2011
Furniture Department Manager
06.2007 - 06.2011
environmental science
Diablo Valley College