Pest Control Technician

Posted:
9/3/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Ankeny, Iowa, United States ⋅ Iowa, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Location Zip Code:

50023-9525

Job Family:

Non-Exempt Jobs, Service Professional

We are seeking a hard-working, innovative, detail-oriented and creative team player to join our Aptive team! This is a full-time position located in Des Moines, IA. The individual we are looking for is also someone that enjoys working in a team environment, and excels working at an individual level.

$17.00 - $21.00 an hour

Uncapped sales and referral bonuses - this is unique to us, you’ve never had a bonus structure like this before!

Up to 300 dollars in bi-weekly bonuses

Company iPhone provided 

Save money from driving our vehicle and insurance up to 15,000 in savings 

What we offer:

  • 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

  • Group Health, Dental, and Vision plans

  • Pet insurance, Life insurance, and EAP benefits

  • 401K with employer match

  • 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:

Aptive Environmental provides environmentally responsible residential and commercial pest services to more than 5,000 cities across North America. Co-founded in 2015 by Vess Pearson and David Royce, Aptive launched with the clear intention to grow as a world-recognized brand.

In 2021, Aptive was included in Inc. Magazine’s “Best in Business” list of companies that made the biggest 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 "Nothing But Nets" to help stop the spread of Malaria transmitted by mosquito bites.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please inform your recruiter.