Route Manager (Commercial Pest Control Technician)

Sprague Pest Solutions•Yakima, WA

9d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves managing your own schedule and workload, building relationships with clients and team members, and acting as a trusted advisor to solve challenging pest control problems. You will learn about various pests, study for licensing exams, and participate in regular training. The job focuses on protecting the health and safety of the community by controlling pest issues and developing business opportunities within a dedicated service territory. Sprague is committed to safeguarding people, property, and food with minimal environmental impact, emphasizing uncompromising service, consistency, accountability, respect, teamwork, and environmental responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
2+ years in route sales, merchandising, dispatching, or logistics
Attention to detail and high standards of work quality
Hunger for knowledge and professional development
Competitive approach to both individual and team performance
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers, peers, and managers
Ability to set priorities and manage time to accomplish work goals according to quality standards and deadlines
Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in varying environments and job site conditions
Ability to perform effectively with minimal direction, self-direct work, and escalate problems to manager where appropriate
Attention to detail and ability to recognize and correct errors and inconsistencies
Ability to navigate conflict, recommend options, and facilitate solutions that best serve the client and the company’s objectives and values
Proficiency in computer software and systems including, but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), scheduling and mapping software, smartphone applications, and web-based portals; ability to learn new software quickly

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience in pest control, landscaping, agriculture, or food production
Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications

Responsibilities

Learn about rodent, insect, flying, and crawling pests, study for licensing exams, and participate in regular training to maintain certifications.
Build professional relationships with clients and learn about their unique business challenges.
Inspect client sites for pest activity and apply a combination of mechanical, biological, and chemical tools to prevent and control pest issues.
Manage your own route and schedule to ensure clients receive timely, top-quality service.
Help protect the health and safety of your community by recognizing and controlling pest problems.
Develop business opportunities throughout a dedicated service territory.
Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients, delivering uncompromising service in a professional, safe, friendly, and cordial manner.
Participate in training and certification programs, then apply knowledge to locate, identify, destroy, control, and repel pests.
Partner with client and technical specialists to solve complicated pest problems.
Provide proactive, knowledgeable guidance to customers, effectively communicating options and recommendations for managing new or complex pest problems.
Provide uncompromising service, aiming to exceed client expectations in every interaction.
Set up, monitor, and tear down equipment for new installations and specialized treatments.
Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests.
Work a flexible schedule as needed to meet client expectations, managing schedule and route to address urgent and unscheduled services in a timely manner.
Drive and maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized company service vehicle according to Sprague and DOT standards.
Maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in company vehicle.
Seek out opportunities to grow accounts and branch sales by asking for referrals, speaking with clients about add-on services, products and equipment, and logging leads for the sales team.

Benefits

Salary: $21-25/hr to start (depending on experience) plus performance bonuses and sales commissions
A take-home service vehicle with gas card
Company-provided phone, uniforms, and safety equipment
On-the-job training and licensing
Pride in your work and the Sprague mission
A supportive team environment based on family values
Unlimited growth opportunities, with continuing education and leadership training
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance within 30 days of hire
401K after 1 year, with 100% match up to 3% plus 50% match up to 6%
Paid time off: Personal time available day 1, holiday and vacation time after 90 days
Childcare assistance and college savings plan