Licensed Pest Control Technician

Aptive Pest Control•Pittsburg, PA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Aptive Pest Control is seeking a hard-working, innovative, detail-oriented team player for a full-time Pest Control Technician position serving the area around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role is primarily on the road, with a weekly report to the Bridgeville, Pennsylvania office. The technician works independently and as part of a team, servicing an assigned local route and helping customers address pest concerns with effective, customer-specific solutions. The position pays $19.00–$22.00 per hour and offers uncapped sales and referral bonuses, an annual incentive trip, and opportunities for overtime and advancement. A company vehicle is provided and may be taken home nightly, along with a gas card and company iPhone. The technician will receive paid training and benefits including group health, dental, and vision plans, pet insurance, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, a 401(k) with employer match up to 4%, paid holidays, and paid time off. The work schedule includes every other Saturday. The role involves carrying a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds. Aptive describes its approach as data-informed pest control, using pest activity and weather data to tailor treatment plans. Its culture emphasizes accountability, discipline, high integrity, teamwork, and having fun while working hard. The company states that it serves 34 U.S. states, is a member of the EPA’s Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program, and has partnered with the United Nations Foundation’s United to Beat Malaria initiative.

Requirements

Hold a current commercial 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.
Pass 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 and resolve customers’ pest concerns and issues.
Maintain the truck and equipment in proper working order.
Keep accurate records of treatments provided.
Mix, apply, and work with pesticides in accordance with state and federal laws.
Serve as the subject matter expert for customers by implementing efficient pest solutions tailored 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.