Pest Control Technician

Ecolab Inc.•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 delivers science-based pest elimination solutions to help protect public health, businesses, customer facilities, employees, and brands. The technician builds customer relationships, identifies pest-related needs, recommends best practices, documents structural, sanitation, and pest issues using handheld computerized equipment, and provides timely, cost-effective, high-quality service under close supervision. The role also requires obtaining pest control certification and/or business licensing as required by state or local law. The position includes a five-week paid training program covering pest detection, elimination, and prevention. Training includes one week in Eagan, Minnesota. Training pay is $20.50 per hour. After completion of the training program, the stated total compensation range is $48,700–$73,000, including base pay and target incentive based on performance and plan terms. The work is independently performed in a flexible, field-based environment. The schedule is overnight, Sunday through Thursday, with on-call availability during off-hours and weekends as needed. Physical duties include lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds at chest height; wearing and using a respirator; working in confined spaces and damp, dusty, or extreme-temperature conditions; climbing ladders; and standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Driving a company vehicle is required as needed, with ongoing motor vehicle record checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of work or military experience.
Current, valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Availability to work overnight shifts and be on call during off-hours and weekends as needed.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to obtain pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state or local law.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds at chest height.
Ability to wear and use a respirator and work in confined spaces, damp or dusty areas, and extreme temperatures.
Ability to climb ladders and perform physical tasks including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to meet the role's driving requirements, including ongoing motor vehicle record checks.
Candidates receiving an offer must complete a background check and a drug test that includes THC.
Proper documentation to fly is required for the one-week training in Eagan, Minnesota.
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 hospitality and foodservice businesses.
Partner with customers to identify pest elimination needs and advise on best practices.
Maintain expertise in Ecolab products and services 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 certification and/or business licensing required by state or local law.
Drive a company vehicle as required.