Licensed Pest Control Technician
About The Position
Aptive Environmental is hiring a full-time Licensed Pest Control Technician to serve customers along a route in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. The position is primarily road-based, with a weekly visit to the company’s Chattanooga office, which is a satellite office connected to its Chattanooga Service Center. The technician will work independently while also contributing to a team environment. The role pays $16–$20 per hour, and the company provides training; prior pest-control experience is not necessary. A current commercial pesticide applicator license or certification for general pest control in the state where the work is performed is required. The technician will resolve customers’ pest concerns, recommend suitable solutions, apply pesticides in accordance with applicable laws, and maintain service records, equipment, inventory, and customer routes. The position involves outdoor work, carrying a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds, and working every other Saturday. Overtime is available.
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.
- Be able to carry a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Run a daily service route and resolve customers’ pest concerns and issues.
- Maintain the company truck and equipment in proper working order.
- Keep accurate records of treatments provided.
- Mix and apply pesticides in compliance with state and federal laws.
- Recommend efficient pest-control 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.
Benefits
- Uncapped bonuses
- Annual incentive trip through the Circle of Excellence
- Company iPhone
- Company vehicle that can be taken home nightly
- Company gas card
- Overtime opportunity
- Paid training
- Group health, dental, and vision plans
- Pet insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program benefits
- 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Opportunity for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
