Pest Control Technician

Ecolab•Dallas, TX

6d•$48,700 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Pest Control Technician Trainee to serve commercial customers in Dallas and surrounding areas. The role protects public health, food safety, property, customer facilities, employees, and brands by delivering science-based pest elimination solutions. A five-week paid training program teaches pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques and supports development toward a long-term career in service, sales, or management. Training includes one week in Eagan, Minnesota. The position is field-based and involves working independently in a flexible environment while delivering timely, cost-effective, high-quality service under close supervision. The technician builds relationships with commercial customers, including hospitality and foodservice businesses, helps customers identify and address pest elimination needs, maintains knowledge of Ecolab products and services, and documents structural, sanitation, and pest issues using handheld computerized equipment. The role requires obtaining pest control certification and/or business licensing as required by state or local law. The work schedule is overnight, Sunday through Thursday, with availability for on-call work during off-hours and weekends as needed. The role involves physically demanding work in varied conditions, use of a respirator, and driving a company vehicle. Training pay is $20.50 per hour. After completion of the comprehensive paid training program, the stated total compensation range is $48,700–$73,000, including base pay and target incentive, subject to plan terms and relevant factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of work or military experience.
Current and valid driver’s license with no restrictions.
Availability to work overnight shifts and be on call during off-hours and weekends as needed.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Obtain pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state or local law.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds chest high.
Ability to wear and use a respirator.
Ability to work in confined spaces, damp or dusty areas, and extreme temperatures.
Ability to climb ladders and perform tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to drive a company vehicle; ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed.
Candidates who receive a job offer must undergo a background check and a drug test that includes THC.
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service experience.
Experience selling value-added products to existing customers.
Previous pest elimination industry or route experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in a five-week paid training program to learn pest detection, elimination, and prevention techniques.
Establish effective working relationships with commercial customers, including those in hospitality and foodservice.
Partner with customers on best practices to identify and solve pest elimination needs.
Maintain expertise in Ecolab’s product and service offerings to enhance service and sales.
Use handheld computerized equipment to document structural, sanitation, and pest issues.
Deliver timely, cost-effective, high-quality service under close supervision.
Obtain pest control licensing and/or certification as required by state or local law.
Work overnight on the Sunday-through-Thursday schedule and be available for on-call work during off-hours and weekends as needed.
Drive a company vehicle as required.