Pest Management Professional

Olson's Pest Technicians • North Platte, NE

18h

About The Position

Olson’s Pest Technicians is seeking a motivated, humble, and socially intelligent Pest Management Professional. The role combines service and sales, with responsibility for inspecting and treating client premises, promoting services, and managing a service route independently and efficiently. No prior experience is required; training is provided. The role offers competitive first-year annual compensation of $48,000–$54,000, with potential to earn into the $70,000s or more through production and sales bonuses and continuing education.

All new Pest Management Professionals must successfully complete a structured training program during their first five weeks of employment. Training includes field training in the employee’s assigned service area and classroom and hands-on training at Olson’s Pest Technicians’ headquarters in Yankton, South Dakota. Weeks 1–2 are at headquarters Monday through Thursday, with self-study and online training from home on Fridays; weeks 3–4 are in the assigned service area; and week 5 includes additional headquarters training. Employees living more than 45 miles from Yankton should expect overnight stays during headquarters training. Employees living more than 100 miles away must use company-provided lodging during those weeks. Hotel accommodations and meals are provided for approved overnight training. Employees who commute instead are responsible for commuting time, mileage, and use of their personal vehicle. Completion of training is a condition of employment.

The typical application process includes an Indeed application and screening questions, a Spark Hire video screening, the company’s employment application, an interview (in-person preferred), and a contingent offer subject to a background check before the start date and a drug screen on the first day. The process may be adjusted.

Requirements

• No prior experience is required; the employer will train the right person.
• Must be self-motivated and coachable.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with different people.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must successfully complete the required training program.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Willingness to travel 50% preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service, treat, and inspect clients’ premises for pests using appropriate preventative methods.
• Follow safety protocols and company standards.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships while promoting services.
• Work independently and efficiently manage a sales and service route.
• Complete the required structured training program during the first five weeks of employment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Hotel accommodations and meals for employees participating in approved overnight training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed