Traveling Pest Technician: Learn Fast, See New Places

Varment Guard; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k)

Travel costs covered on overnight trip

Company truck and gas card

Training and licensing assistance

Job summary

Plunkett's is seeking a Traveling Service Technician to cover routes across Iowa. You will learn pest identification and treatment on the job, travel between branches, and work toward state pest control licenses. Overnight trips (~30%) are common, with hotel and travel costs covered by the company.

No pest control experience is required; training is provided, and a company truck with a gas card will be available. You will log work on a company tablet and grow into your own route over time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Zero pest control experience needed; training provided.
• Willingness to travel overnight ~30% of the time.
• Comfort using a tablet or phone app to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Jump into open routes across branches and keep customers happy with great service.
• Back up other technicians when things get busy or someone’s out.
• Travel between branches, including overnight trips about 30% of the time (hotel and travel covered).
• Learn to identify pests and treat homes and businesses the right way.
• Work toward your state pest control license and certifications.
• Log your work using a company tablet.
• Bring your A-game to every customer interaction.
• Keep your company truck and gear in top shape.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Plunkett's is seeking a Traveling Service Technician to cover routes across Iowa. You will learn pest identification and treatment on the job, travel between branches, and work toward state pest control licenses. Overnight trips (~30%) are common, with hotel and travel costs covered by the company.

No pest control experience is required; training is provided, and a company truck with a gas card will be available. You will log work on a company tablet and grow into your own route over time.