Regional Service Technician (Traveling)

Plunkett'S Pest Control • Decatur, IL

18d

About The Position

Plunkett's is hiring a Regional Service Technician to provide pest control services while traveling among branches within Illinois. The role offers exposure to different teams, branches, and pest problems, along with training, licensing support, and experience intended to prepare technicians to take on their own dedicated route. Overnight trips occur about 30% of the time, with hotel and travel costs covered. Daily driving may cover roughly 100–200 miles. The technician works independently in the field with support from a Regional Manager while learning and a Branch Supervisor once assigned a route. Compensation is $23.00–$25.00 per hour, plus sales incentives.

Plunkett's provides hands-on training, assistance obtaining required licenses and certifications, a company tablet, truck, and gas card, and full benefits including health insurance with a $0 deductible, PTO, life insurance, and a 401(k). The position requires pest control work in homes and businesses and involves driving, outdoor work in varied weather, and exposure to dust, chemicals, and insects. Candidates must complete a background check, drug screening, and driving record check upon offer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight trips about 30% of the time.
• Self-starter able to manage the workday without close supervision.
• Comfort using a tablet or phone app.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, crawl, and climb ladders to access attics and crawlspaces.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and around dust, chemicals, and bugs.
• Ability to sit and drive for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• No pest control experience is required; training is provided.
• Interest in variety and visiting new places.

Responsibilities

• Fill open routes across branches and provide great customer service.
• Support other technicians when workloads are high or they are absent.
• Travel between branches, including overnight trips about 30% of the time and daily drives of roughly 100–200 miles.
• Learn to identify pests and properly treat homes and businesses.
• Work toward the required state pest control license and certifications.
• Record work using a company tablet.
• Provide a positive experience in every customer interaction.
• Maintain the company truck and equipment.

Benefits

• Full benefits, including health insurance with a $0 deductible, PTO, life insurance, and a 401(k).
• Hotel and travel costs covered for overnight trips.
• Hands-on training and help obtaining licenses.
• Company tablet, truck, and gas card provided.
• Sales incentives.
• Opportunity to progress to a dedicated route and grow within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED