Seasonal Mosquito Spray Truck Driver

Mosquito Spray Truck Driver

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."

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.

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.
• Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.
• 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. Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions

• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

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

Vector Disease Control International (VDCI)