Utility Technician

Bug Out Service, LLC • Hickory, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to perform the dynamic combined aspects of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and TAP (Thermal Acoustical Pest) insulation installation allowing you to make a significant impact in the communities we serve. This role involves working around animals, insects, and termites, in tight, confined spaces, and at heights. Essential functions include conducting inspections, performing pest control services, installing and maintaining termite control systems, installing TAP insulation, assisting with light construction and repairs, communicating with customers, performing exclusion services and wildlife removal, and completing production forms. The role also requires operating a motor vehicle and maintaining equipment.

Requirements

• Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face)
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings
• Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to identify pest activity
• Perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients
• Install and maintain termite control systems
• Efficiently install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation, ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction while managing job-site preparations and clean-up
• Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage
• Communicate effectively with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest control measures
• Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal, setting up and building exclusion traps, and ensuring safety protocols are followed
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations
• Participate in training to enhance your skills in pest control and related services
• Work around animals, insects and termites
• Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways
• Set up and build exclusion traps, cut flashing and forms hardware cloth to specifications
• Remove animals trapped in exclusion devices
• Work in a safety harness from roof tops as needed in the performance of exclusion services and wildlife removal
• Complete production forms documenting services provided
• Move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects
• Maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
• Push objects forward, downward, or outward with sustained force using the upper extremities to press with steady force and drag, draw, haul, or tug objects
• Work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather
• Regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• Training and development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees