Licensed Pest Control Technician

Aptive Environmental•Fort Worth, TX

9d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Aptive Environmental is seeking a hard-working, innovative, detail-oriented team player for a full-time Pest Control Technician position serving the area around Ft. Worth, Texas. The role is primarily on the road, with a weekly report to the Ft. Worth office. The technician works independently and as part of a team, serving customers on an assigned local route. The position involves outdoor work and carrying a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds. The work schedule includes every other Saturday. Aptive Intelligent Pest Control uses pest activity, neighborhood, and weather data to tailor treatment plans for homeowners. The company describes its culture as built on accountability, discipline, and high integrity. The position pays $17.25–$19.25 per hour and offers uncapped customer upgrade and referral bonuses and an annual incentive trip. Aptive provides an iPhone, company vehicle that may be taken home nightly, and company gas card. Additional offerings include paid training, overtime availability, group health, dental and vision plans, pet insurance, life insurance, EAP benefits, a 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%, paid holidays and paid time off, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Hold a current pesticide applicator license or certification for general pest control in the state where the work will be performed.
Have a U.S. driver’s license that has been valid for at least three years.
Have a clean driving record: no more than one moving violation in the past year and no more than two moving violations in the past four years.
Complete a drug test and background check as part of the new-hire process.
Carry a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Run a daily route resolving customers’ pest concerns and issues.
Maintain the truck and equipment in proper working order.
Keep accurate records of treatments provided.
Mix and apply pesticides, following state and federal laws.
Serve as a subject matter expert for customers by implementing an efficient pest solution suited to each customer’s needs.
Maintain and service route customers according to company standards and procedures.
Advise customers of potential problems.
Keep management informed of problems encountered on service routes.
Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in use.