Utility Technician

Certus Pest Inc.; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home vehicle

Paid training

Licensing support

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Weekly pay

Job summary

Certus Home Services in Washington state is hiring Utility Technicians who want to build a real career. This role starts you on the path to becoming a licensed Pest Control Technician, with paid training and licensing support.

You’ll start on a defined route, using a take-home company vehicle and provided equipment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, and PTO, with opportunities to advance into licensed technician roles or sales.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Comfort working independently outdoors in varying conditions.
• No pest control experience required — training provided.

Responsibilities

• Run your daily service route, inspecting properties and applying treatments safely and correctly.
• Talk directly with customers about findings and actions; you are the face of Certus Home Services on every stop.
• Follow PPE and safety/compliance standards on every application.
• Track treatment results and follow up as needed.
• Keep accurate service records and maintain your vehicle and equipment.

Skills

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Background check

Drug screening

Outdoor work

Independence

Job description

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.