Susanville Indian Rancheria: Weed Warrior
OPENING DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: May 21, 2026
CLOSING DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: June 1, 2026
POSITION TITLE: Weed Warrior
SUPERVISES: No
STARTING SALARY: $20.00
GRADE: 3
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2
STATUS: Temporary (4 weeks)
HOURS: Part Time (20 hours per week)
BENEFITS: No
SUBJECT TO P.L. 101-630: No
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Weed Warriors will provide weed control along the roadsides, common areas and around homes on the Susanville Indian Rancheria.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cut and/or pull weeds.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
A. Ability to use weed eaters.
B. Ability to use power tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a valid California driver’s license or license from current residence state.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Must have physical endurance to work outdoors for long periods of time.
- Must have ability to work independently and cooperatively.
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:
PHYSICAL SAFETY: The work requires moderate physical exertion such as long periods of
standing repetitively lifting lightweight objects with frequent bending or stooping, recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as computer, printers, or record boxes. Occasionally lifts heavy objects (over 50 pounds). Job requires average agility and dexterity.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Regular exposure to unfavorable environments such as
weather, body fluids, toxic laboratory, and industrial chemicals, or confined, dirty and noisy locations. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment such as masks, coats, gowns, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Uphold all principles of confidentiality.
- Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards.
- Interact in an honest and respectful manner with employees, visitors and vendors.
- Comply with policies and procedures.
- Any attitude or behavior that will tarnish the name or reputation of the Susanville
Indian Rancheria will not be tolerated and is subject to disciplinary action.
PREFERENCE POLICY:
1st Preference: Enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Tribe.
2nd Preference: Documented proof of Veteran Status, i.e. DD-214, Veterans Benefit Card.
3rd Preference: All other applicants.
HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants are required to submit a Susanville Indian Rancheria/ Lassen Indian Health Center application. Applications can be found on our website at: www.sir-nsn.gov/human-resources/(SIR – LIHC – Gaming Commission Application for Employment P.L. 101-630 Requirements) or picked up at 745 Joaquin Street, Susanville, CA.
Only complete applications will be considered. For your application to be considered complete you must attach the following:
- Completed Susanville Indian Rancheria/Lassen Indian Health Center Application.
- Copy of your valid Driver’s License.
- Copy of any other certifications required.
- Copy of Tribal Card, if claiming Indian Preference.
- Copy of DD214 or other proof of Veteran status, if claiming Veteran’s Preference.
- An additional statement on how you meet each Minimum and Additional
Qualification and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
Complete applications can be dropped off in person to the Human Resources Office at 745 Joaquin Street, Susanville, California, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. They may also be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to (530) 251-1895 or mailed to the above address. All applications must be received by 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
