Structural Bird Control Technician/Canine Handler

WILD GOOSE CHASE INC•Village of Pewaukee, WI

7h•$20 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

Wild Goose Chase (WGC) and Migratory Bird Management (MBM) perform a variety of control services that help customers solve pest bird problems related to Canada geese, gulls, pigeons, sparrows, starlings, and other pest birds. This work is led by the combination of Supervisor teams: Field Operations Manager, Special Ops Manager, and Dog Trainer and is completed together with the Structural Bird Control Technician/Canine Handler performing a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: directing dog to disperse Canada geese from a property seasonally, cleaning nesting material and feces from surfaces, preparing surfaces for the installation of various custom and stock bird control devices, installation of these devices, and completing job setups and job takedowns.

Requirements

Must be based out of the Brookfield/Milwaukee area
Willing to keep a company vehicle and working dog at home
Willing to do service routes with a dog to disperse Canada geese during seasonal contracts
Available to travel by car and airplane across the U.S. to service customers
Comfortable working with wildlife
Comfortable working with handheld and power tools for structural installations
Hands-on problem solvers and collaborative team-players with can-do attitudes
Willing to be able to keep a working vehicle at their home, and a working dog at some point
Have a valid state driver’s license
Have a clean MVR (driving record)
Be drug & substance free
Be able to drive a minimum of 100 miles a day
Be able to read a map and know directions
Have a professional appearance, including a company uniform while working
Be available for weekend work
Have staggered work start times and ending times that are irregular and varied based on weather and servicing conditions
Work before sunrise and after sunset at times
Be out in all kinds of weather
Must regularly lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds
Be able to bend over frequently
Handle a dog physically
Prior experience working with dogs preferred
Technician must be able to use English for commanding dogs on what is required of them
Be willing and able to keep a company vehicle and dog at home
Use English for commanding dogs on what is required of them
Be able to get in and out of a vehicle with dogs multiple times in a day based on the number of accounts being serviced in a 4-10 hour shift and can be as many as 30 times getting out and 30 times getting in the vehicle
Be in an enclosed vehicle with dog(s) that may be wet for an extended period of time
Be able to walk on natural terrain, including slopes, and other irregular surfaces of all kinds
Be able to use Agrilaser (handheld laser) and Aerotrooper(RC boat) safely in the field as a tool needed when not using a dog
Be able to keep safety top priority and take proper safety measures depending on the circumstance (such as wearing proper PPE)
Need to be comfortable working on elevated roofs on a regular basis
Be able to safely climb and work from fixed, extension, and step ladders of varying heights
Be able to safely carry, set up, and load/unload ladders up to 28 feet by yourself
Be able to bend, stoop, and kneel multiple times throughout the day to carry and install equipment and materials
Be able to safely use a variety of fall protection and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
Be able to pass a medical evaluation and fit test for respirator use
Be familiar with and able to operate a variety of handheld and power tools
Be able to operate and work from aerial man lifts
Be able to load, hook up, and safely tow trailers with appropriate vehicles
Have a working cell phone and familiar with Apps
Have email accessibility, the company does provide an email address for company business only

Nice To Haves

An ideal candidate would be an outdoors man or woman
Prior experience working with dogs preferred

Responsibilities

Directing dog to disperse Canada geese from a property seasonally
Cleaning nesting material and feces from surfaces
Preparing surfaces for the installation of various custom and stock bird control devices
Installation of these devices
Completing job setups and job takedowns
Service routes with a dog to disperse Canada geese during seasonal contracts
Travel by car and airplane across the U.S. to service customers

Benefits

401(k)
Company car
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Wild Goose Chase (WGC) and Migratory Bird Management (MBM) perform a variety of control services that help customers solve pest bird problems related to Canada geese, gulls, pigeons, sparrows, starlings, and other pest birds.
All expenses for care of the dog will be done by the company (vet bills, food, etc…)
Reimbursement for canine housing on top of hourly salary
Company phone provided upon request
PTO for Full Time Employees
PTO for Part Time Employees