Pest Control Technician

Pest Control Technician

This is a full-time Pest Control Technician position located on the road in the area around Knoxville, TN. This position will report to our office in Knoxville, TN once per week. This is a satellite office that is connected to our Chattanooga Service Center. The individual we are looking for is also someone that enjoys working in a team environment and excels working at an individual level.

$16 - $20 an hour

Uncapped bonuses - this is unique to us, you've never had a bonus like this before!

Annual incentive trip - Circle of Excellence

Company iPhone provided

Save money from driving our vehicle

Ability to make overtime

Company vehicle provided which can be taken home nightly

Company gas card provided

Ability to work outside in your local area

Paid training

Group Health, Dental, and Vision plans

Pet insurance, Life insurance, and EAP benefits

401K with employer match up to 4%

Paid holidays and paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Upbeat and exciting company culture and much more!

Responsibilities include:

Running a daily route where you will be resolving customer pest concerns and issues

Maintaining truck and equipment in proper working order

Keeping accurate records of treatments provided

Mixing, applying, and working with pesticides following state and federal laws

Serve as the subject matter expert for your customers by implementing the most efficient and overall best pest solution for each customer's individual needs

Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards and procedures

Advise customers of potential problems

Keep management informed of any problems encountered on service routes

Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in usage

Please note that you will be assigned a route in your local area

Carry a product backpack that weighs approximately 50 lbs

Work schedule includes every other Saturday

Qualifications:

This is an opportunity for a great career with no experience necessary; we will train you

A US driver's license that has been valid for a minimum of 3 years is required

A clean driving record is required (no more than one moving violation in the past year and no more than 2 moving violations in the past 4 years)

A drug test and background check will be performed on all new hires

Aptive Environmental provides pest control services to 34 states in the US. Co-founded in 2015 by Vess Pearson and David Royce, Aptive launched with the clear intention of becoming a world-recognized brand.

In 2021, Aptive was included in Inc. Magazine's "Best in Business" list of companies that make a positive impact. Aptive is also featured on Glassdoor's 2019 list of Top 100 US workplaces and is ranked one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Best Companies in America. We are a proud member of the EPA's Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program and have partnered with the United Nations Foundation's "United to Beat Malaria" to help stop the spread of malaria transmitted by mosquito bites.