Licensed Pest Control Technician
About The Position
Aptive is seeking a hard-working, innovative, detail-oriented, and creative team player for a full-time Pest Control Technician position serving the area around Dallas, Texas. The role is performed on the road, with the employee reporting to the Plano, Texas office once per week. The technician works both independently and as part of a team, servicing a local route and addressing customers’ pest concerns. The position pays $17.25–$19.25 per hour and includes opportunities for overtime, customer upgrade and referral bonuses, and advancement. The job requires carrying a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds and working every other Saturday. Aptive Intelligent Pest Control uses pest activity, neighborhood, and weather data to tailor treatment plans. The company describes its culture as built on accountability, discipline, high integrity, hard work, and fun. Duties and responsibilities may change, and employees who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may inform their recruiter.
Requirements
- Hold a current pesticide applicator license or certification for general pest control in the state where the employee will work.
- 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 local route and resolve customer 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.
- Recommend efficient pest-control solutions suited to each customer’s individual 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
- Company vehicle provided and available to take home nightly
- Company gas card
- 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
- Paid time off
- Opportunity for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
