Licensed Pest Control Technician
About The Position
Aptive Environmental is hiring a full-time Licensed Pest Control Technician to serve customers on a route in the Richmond, Virginia area. The role is primarily performed on the road, with a weekly report to the Richmond office. The technician will address customers’ pest concerns, recommend and provide appropriate pest solutions, and maintain route equipment, treatment records, and pesticide inventory. The work includes carrying a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds and working every other Saturday. Aptive describes its approach as data-informed pest control, using pest activity, neighborhood, and weather data to tailor treatment plans. The company emphasizes accountability, discipline, integrity, and a team-oriented culture. Aptive also states that it is a member of the EPA’s Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program and has partnered with the United Nations Foundation’s “United to Beat Malaria.”
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.
- Carry a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Run a daily service 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.
- Recommend efficient pest solutions 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.
Benefits
- Uncapped customer upgrade and referral bonuses.
- Annual incentive trip.
- Company iPhone provided.
- Company vehicle provided and may be taken home nightly.
- Company gas card provided.
- Overtime opportunity.
- Paid training.
- Group health, dental, and vision plans.
- Pet insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) benefits.
- 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Opportunity for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
