WDO/TERMITE TECHNICIAN

Now offering a $250 sign-on bonus for qualified technicians!

Tennessee Valley Ext. Co., Inc. provides pest control and termite protection to both residential and commercial properties. We are seeking to employ an individual that is a quick learner, understands chemical information easily and communicates favorably with our customers. We want an employee who shares our business values and who continually wants to be educated on service and skills to solve our customers’ problems.

Job Requirements:

• Must effectively read, speak and write in English (all handwriting to be legible and orderly)

• Possess a valid TN Driver’s license

• Excellent time management skills

• Enjoys working with customers and loves working outdoors

• Excellent written and communication skills

• Ability to learn quickly in a fast paced environment

• Willing to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check (if requested)

• Demonstrate punctuality and good attendance

• Has a friendly attitude and demeano r

• Must be able to operate company vehicles and may be required to operate lift equipment, high pressure pumps, power saws, power drills, augers and other hand held power tools. Use and maintain safety equipment including gloves, goggles, respirators, first aid kits and spill abatement equipment. Help prevent theft of tools and supplies by locking vehicle and storage areas when away from vehicle.

• Each employee must obey safety instructions, rules, policy and procedures and use provided and installed safety devices and safety equipment. 

• Able to read maps 

• Preferably looking for someone with at least 5 years work experience with at least 3 years working in an industry related field, for example, route work or service industry.

• US citizen 

• Must be able to work Monday thru Friday and occasional Saturdays 

• Must be physically fit and be capable of safely crawling and climbing. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. 

Education and specifications: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 

• Attend regularly scheduled training sessions and must obtain applicators certification within 90 days of hiring 

• Will train if you have no prior pest control work experience 

• Familiar with construction terminology and methods

• Familiar with all types of Wood destroying organisms, the types of damage they do and how to effectively provide control methods

• Capable of using touch screen phones, insecticide application equipment and small hand tools 

Job Duties and responsibilities: 

• Drive a company vehicle to customer location and provide preventative WDO/termite services in a safe and effective manner 

• Exceed customer expectations such as educating and informing them, making suggestions to customers about how to prevent future pest infestations. 

• Involve others when necessary in solving customers’ problems when a solution is not readily clear. 

• Present themselves in a professional manner; always courteous and friendly with customers and co-workers 

• Manage schedule and route each day proactively looking for ways to incorporate new stops and customer calls; adapting quickly to change in schedules. 

• Always work safely following OSHA requirements and chemical label requirements 

• Maintain equipment and vehicle cleanliness at all times 

• Participate in professional development training opportunities to enhance knowledge and meet requirements for state licensing. 

• Use strong time management skills; be organized and timely 

• Highly dependable with a strong work ethic 

• Complete all other duties as assigned 

Work Environment: 

• You will work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather in areas that are sometimes confined, hot/cold, damp, odoriferous, dirty and/or poorly lighted. 

• During a normal work day you may inspect, crawl, and work in sub-areas, basements, and attics of structures and will work around insecticides, termiticides, propellants, fumigants, and other materials commonly found in and around structures. 

 Benefits of joining our team: 

• Working for a 59 year old commercial and residential pest control company who is service minded and continually growing 

• Heath insurance (medical, dental and vision) offered 

• Company paid vehicle and cell phone 

• Competitive salary 

• Paid holidays 

• Paid Personal time off 

 • Paid vacation 

 Job type:Full time