Utility Technician

Certus Pest, Inc.; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with Employer Matching

PTO

Take-home company vehicle

Job summary

Certus Home Services is hiring Utility Technicians for immediate start. Earn $21–$28 per hour with bonuses, plus a take-home company vehicle and all necessary equipment. Training and licensing support are provided, with a clear pathway to a Pest Control Technician role and potential growth into sales or leadership.

This is full-time, year-round, outdoor work with safety as a priority. Join a company offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, disability

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• No pest control experience required—we will train you.

Responsibilities

• Run your assigned daily service route, inspecting properties and applying treatments safely and correctly.
• Talk directly with customers about what you found and what you did.
• Follow all PPE and safety/compliance standards on every application.
• Track treatment results and follow up when needed.
• Keep accurate service records and keep your vehicle and equipment ready to go.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Ability to pass background check

Independent outdoor work

Job description

Utility Technician – Hiring Immediately | $21–$28/hr + Bonuses | Take-Home Company Vehicle | PURCOR | Responsible Pest Control | Las Vegas Pest Control | Bug Masters | Jarrod’s

About US

Certus Home Services is one of the fastest-growing pest control companies in the country with 36 branches across 10 states, and we're hiring Utility Technicians who want to build a real career, not just take a job: this role is the direct first step into becoming a licensed Pest Control Technician, and we invest in getting you there.

Why You'll Want This Job

• Real Pay, No Guesswork: $21–$28/hr. based on experience and geography, paid weekly/biweekly, plus lead-generation bonuses - uncapped
• Your Own Route From Day One: A take-home company vehicle and all your equipment provided — you're trusted to run your route and represent us directly with customers.
• Paid Training, Paid Licensing: We cover your training and support you through required pest control licensing — no pest control background needed.
• Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, company paid disability, 401(k) with Employer Matching, and PTO.
• A Real Next Step: This role is built to move you into our Pest Control Technician position — with additional paths into sales or branch leadership for technicians who want to keep growing.
• Stable, Year-Round Work: Pest control is a stable, high-demand essential service — full-time, 12 months a year.

What You'll Do

• Run your assigned daily service route, inspecting properties and applying treatments safely and correctly.
• Talk directly with customers about what you found and what you did — you're the face of Certus Home Services on every stop.
• Follow all PPE and safety/compliance standards on every application.
• Track treatment results and follow up when needed.
• Keep accurate service records and keep your vehicle and equipment ready to go.

What Success Looks Like — And What It Gets You

Utility Technicians who own their route the way we know you can typically:

• Complete 98%+ of scheduled stops and keep documentation 90%+ accurate — this is what earns you a bigger route and more responsibility.
• Generate 8+ qualified leads a month, which feeds directly into your monthly bonus.
• Resolve 95%+ of service issues within 24 hours and keep customers highly satisfied — the track record that fast-tracks you toward your Pest Control Technician license.
• Drive safely with a zero-incident record — because we only hand a growing route and more autonomy to people we trust completely.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Valid driver's license with 5+ years of driving experience and a clean record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• A strong work ethic and comfort working independently, outdoors, in varying conditions.
• No pest control experience required — we'll train you.

Nice to Have (not required)

• Prior pest control or related field/route-based experience.
• An active pest control license or certification.

Why Join Us

If you want more than a paycheck, real pay you can count on, a vehicle and equipment handed to you, and a clearly defined path toward becoming a licensed Pest Control Technician, apply today. We're hiring now and moving fast.