Licensed Pest Control Technician

Aptive Environmental; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Paid training

Group health, dental, and vision

401K with employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Aptive Environmental is seeking a full-time Licensed Pest Control Technician to run a daily route around Chattanooga, TN. The role reports to the Chattanooga Service Center weekly and includes a company vehicle and paid training.

Responsibilities include treating customer pest concerns, maintaining equipment, and keeping records. Candidates must have a pesticide license, a valid US driver’s license, a clean driving record, and pass drug/background checks.

Qualifications

• Currently holds a commercial pesticide applicator license/certification for general pest control in the state where work is performed.
• US driver’s license with at least 3 years of validity required.
• Clean driving record: no more than one moving violation in the past year and no more than 2 in the past 4 years.
• A drug test and background check will be performed on all new hires.

Responsibilities

• Run a daily route resolving customer pest concerns and issues.
• Maintain truck and equipment in proper working order.
• Keep accurate records of treatments provided.
• Mix and apply pesticides following state and federal laws.
• Be the subject matter expert for customers and provide optimal pest solutions.
• Service all route customers per company standards and procedures.
• Advise customers of potential problems and keep management informed of issues.
• Maintain inventory of pesticides in use.
• Assign routes in local area
• Carry a 50 lb backpack of products
• Work schedule includes every other Saturday.

Skills

Pesticide license

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Background check

Drug test

Job description

Location Zip Code: 37421-3525

Job Family: Service Professional

We are seeking a hard-working, innovative, detail-oriented and creative team player to join our Aptive team! This is a full-time Licensed Pest Control Technician position located on the road in the area around Chattanooga, TN. This position will report to our office in Chattanooga, TN once per week. This is a satellite office that is connected to our Chattanooga Service Center The individual we are looking for is also someone that enjoys working in a team environment and excels working at an individual level.

• $16 - $20 an hour
• Must hold a current commercial pesticide applicator license or certification for general pest control in the state where the work will be performed.
• Uncapped bonuses - this is unique to us, you've never had a bonus like this before!
• Annual incentive trip - Circle of Excellence
• Company iPhone provided
• Save money from driving our vehicle

What We Offer

• Ability to make overtime
• Company vehicle provided which can be taken home nightly
• Company gas card provided
• Ability to work outside in your local area
• Paid training
• Group Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• Pet insurance, Life insurance, and EAP benefits
• 401K with employer match up to 4%
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Upbeat and exciting company culture and much more!

Responsibilities Include

• Running a daily route where you will be resolving customer pest concerns and issues
• Maintaining truck and equipment in proper working order
• Keeping accurate records of treatments provided
• Mixing, applying, and working with pesticides following state and federal laws
• Serve as the subject matter expert for your customers by implementing the most efficient and overall best pest solution for each customer's individual needs
• Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards and procedures
• Advise customers of potential problems
• Keep management informed of any problems encountered on service routes
• Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in usage
• Please note that you will be assigned a route in your local area
• Carry a product backpack that weighs approximately 50 lbs
• Work schedule includes every other Saturday

Qualifications

• This is an opportunity for a great career with no experience necessary; we will train you
• A US driver's license that has been valid for a minimum of 3 years is required
• A clean driving record is required (no more than one moving violation in the past year and no more than 2 moving violations in the past 4 years)
• A drug test and background check will be performed on all new hires

Aptive Environmental

Aptive Environmental provides pest control services to 34 states in the US. Co-founded in 2015 by Vess Pearson and David Royce, Aptive launched with the clear intention of becoming a world-recognized brand.

In 2021, Aptive was included in Inc. Magazine's "Best in Business" list of companies that make a positive impact. Aptive is also featured on Glassdoor's 2019 list of Top 100 US workplaces and is ranked one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Best Companies in America. We are a proud member of the EPA's Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program and have partnered with the United Nations Foundation's "United to Beat Malaria" to help stop the spread of malaria transmitted by mosquito bites.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please inform your recruiter.