Licensed Pest Control Technician

Aptive Pest Control; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Company vehicle provided

Gas card provided

Paid training

Health, Dental & Vision plans

Pet insurance & Life insurance & EAP

401K with employer match up to 4%

Paid holidays & PTO

Advancement opportunities

Positive company culture

Job summary

Aptive Pest Control is seeking a full-time Pest Control Technician to work on the road around Dover, DE. You will report to the Dover office weekly and service local routes with a focus on effective, compliant pest solutions.

The role offers overtime, a company vehicle, gas card, paid training, health/dental/vision, life and pet insurance, 401(k) with match, paid holidays and time off, and advancement opportunities in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current commercial pesticide applicator license in the state where work is performed.
• A US driver’s license valid for at least 3 years is required.
• Clean driving record (no more than 1 moving violation in the past year and <=2 in the past 4 years).
• A drug test and background check will be performed on all new hires.

Responsibilities

• Run a daily route addressing customer pest concerns.
• Maintain truck and equipment in proper working order.
• Keep accurate records of treatments provided.
• Mix, apply, and use pesticides following state and federal laws.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for customers by selecting efficient pest solutions.
• Maintain and service all route customers per company standards.
• Advise customers of potential problems.
• Keep management informed of route issues.
• Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in usage.
• Assigned route is local.
• Carry a product backpack weighing about 50 lbs.
• Work schedule includes every other Saturday.

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Team player

Safety minded

Education

Commercial pesticide applicator license

Tools

Pesticide application equipment

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

Location Zip Code:

19901

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 Pest Control Technician position located on the road in the area around Dover, DE. This position will report to our office in Dover,DE once per week. The individual we are looking for is also someone that enjoys working in a team environment, and excels working at an individual level.

• $20.00 - $23.00 an hour
• Uncapped customer upgrade and referral bonuses - this is unique to us, you’ve never had a bonus structure like this before!
• Annual incentive trip
• 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:

• Must hold a current commercial pesticide applicator license or certification for general pest control in the state where the work will be performed.
• 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 Intelligent Pest Control™ is redefining the industry with a smarter, more proactive approach to pest control. By analyzing millions of pest data points across neighborhoods, pest activity, and weather patterns, Aptive tailors treatment plans to help homeowners stay one step ahead. We geek out so our customers don’t freak out. You never thought bugs could be this cool.

Our culture is built on accountability, discipline, and high integrity—we work hard and have fun doing it. Aptive has been recognized for both its impact and workplace culture, including Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business and Best of State, Glassdoor’s Top 100 U.S. Workplaces, and Entrepreneur Magazine’s Best Companies in America. And we’re just getting started.

To learn more, visit www.aptivepestcontrol.com or follow Aptive on Facebook (@AptivePestControl), Instagram (@Aptive.PestControl), and LinkedIn (@AptiveEnvironmental).

Original:

Aptive Pest Control 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.