Location Zip Code:
50021
Job Family:
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 Pest Control Technician position located on the road in the area around Des Moines, IA. This position will report to our office in Des Moines, IA once per week. The individual we are looking for is also someone that enjoys working in a team environment and excels working at an individual level.
$19.00 - $21.00 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
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
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:
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.
*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.