Part-Time Seasonal Mosquito Spray Truck Driver

Terminix International; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Part-Time Seasonal Mosquito Spray Truck Driver, where you will play a vital role in public health by safely operating a mosquito control spray truck. This position offers a chance to work outdoors, tackle challenges, and make a difference in your community. With a focus on safety and effective pest control, you'll receive competitive pay and the opportunity to grow within a supportive team environment. If you're ready to contribute to a mission that protects people and the planet, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet background checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate mosquito spray truck and complete assigned spraying zones.
• Accurately record data from each spray mission and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS monitor equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

VDCI is currently hiring for a Part-Time Seasonal Mosquito Spray Truck Driver in the Tampa, FL area.

What do our Seasonal Mosquito Spray Truck Drivers do?

The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for safely and effectively operating a mosquito control spray truck as part of an integrated mosquito management program. At VDCI, we have a strong focus on preventing the spread of diseases through mosquito control. We complete mosquito surveillance and preventative services, as well as large-scale spraying.

• This position will pay at $13.00 per hour.
• The work schedule for this position is from sundown to when your assigned area is complete, Monday - Friday with some weekends.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Thoroughly spray assigned zones as instructed by the contract supervisor.
• Properly use GPS monitor equipment nightly as instructed, and report any malfunctions immediately.
• Accurately record all required data from each spray mission on the appropriate log sheet.
• Be thoroughly familiar with all applicable chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and handle/apply all chemicals according to label specifications.
• Know and follow proper safety and spill procedures at all times, and use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Know and follow the proper and safe operations of all equipment used.
• Fully support, enforce, promote and implement the company’s safety policies and programs.
• React to change promptly and effectively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Work is regularly performed outdoors and may include exposure to potentially hazardous situations and substances such as weather conditions, challenging and uneven/unstable terrain, pesticides, dust and airborne particulates, excessive noise, biting insects, hazardous plants, and wild and domestic animals.
• Must be capable of lifting and using items such as chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the area of pest control.
• Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period.

What do you need?

• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successfully meet the pre-employment background screen.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and undergo motor vehicle driving record check.
• 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. You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
• With our help you’ll need to maintain the licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

This company is a Drug Free workplace.

Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.