Termite Technician

As your local, eco-friendly pest control company, we pride ourselves on taking care of our customers and the environment. Owned and operated for more than 50 years, Bug Out has become ingrained into the community and is now part of a partnership of quality companies providing termite and pest control, lawn care*, wildlife exclusion/extraction*, pest control insulation and moisture control services throughout the southeast United States. With a focus on results – and the world-class service to back it up – we are your trusted, local pest control experts.

Join our team and earn the rewards you deserve! Including, Paid-Time-Off, Paid Holidays, Company Vehicle*, 401k with Company Match, Company-Paid Life Insurance, and Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage.

Job Description

Your Responsibilities

We are looking for Termite Technicians with strong communication and customer service skills, attention to detail, motivated to exceed production goals, ability to provide high-quality work and contribute to a positive work environment.

• Maintain service schedules for all customers on assigned route, calling customer prior to their service
• Inspect/Troubleshoot termite Sentricon systems and wildlife traps as needed to employ sound pest control strategies to maintain a pest free environment for customers on assigned route
• Uses auger to drill holes into ground for Sentricon stations and digs trenches for liquid termite applications, when applicable
• Install wildlife and pest traps, apply caulks or other supplies to fill in gaps/holes in the structure of the house, spray installation (TAP Insulation), use a respirator, and use other construction methods to resolve issues
• Performs moisture/vapor barriers in crawl spaces, where service are offered
• Provides liquid treatment for bed bugs and/or heat treatment applications
• Communicate effectively with customers prior to, during and after service delivery in order to assess and meet their needs
• Continuously monitor infestation/rodent areas and pest application methods (i.e. baits, traps, etc.) after application and communicate progress to customers and operation managers
• Respond to customer requests in a timely manner
• Communicate in conjunction with sales staff in order to meet client expectations
• Participate in ongoing training programs to constantly improve upon skill level
• Complete and submit service related paperwork in a timely and orderly fashion
• Maintain assigned service vehicle, equipment and tools in clean/good working condition
• Adhere and abide to all driving laws/company policies when operating company vehicles
• Participate in collections efforts
• Additional projects as assigned

Qualifications

• High School
• Safety-sensitive position
• (2) Two Saturdays per month (8am to 1pm)
• Position requires successful completion of 30-day initial training (classroom and field training) and earning minimum of two CEU’s annually
• Required to use 32ft ladderMust have the ability to walk, climb, stoop, reach, crawl, crouch, kneel, push, pull and lift a minimum of 50lbs or more
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication, with particular emphasis during telephone calls, follow-ups, and in-person correspondence
• Ability to calculate basic math
• Must have valid driver license and be 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass seven-year criminal background check
• Must be able to pass substance abuse testing
• Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier

Additional Information

Your Rewards!

• Company vehicle
• Paid holidays
• No cubicles

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.