Commercial Route Technician (Company Vehicle Included)

Description

Join Our Team as a Commercial Route Technician!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure in pest control? Sprague Pest Solutions is on the lookout for a dynamic Commercial Route Technician to join our team and make a real difference for our clients. If you love solving problems, enjoy working independently, and thrive on building great relationships, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Perks: Company Vehicle Provided: This role includes a fully equipped company vehicle for work-related travel, ensuring you have the tools and mobility needed to succeed in the field. Personal use may be permitted within policy guidelines.

What You'll Do:

• Be the Hero: Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients, ensuring their pest problems are a thing of the past.
• Flex Your Schedule: Work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations, handling urgent and unscheduled services like a pro.
• Deliver Excellence: Provide top-notch pest control and inspection services at client locations, always with a smile and a friendly attitude.
• Solve Mysteries: Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests, turning pest problems into solutions.
• Grow the Business: Seek out opportunities to expand accounts and branch sales by asking for referrals and discussing add-on services, products, and equipment.

Why You'll Love It:

• Drive in Style: Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized company service vehicle that you'll be proud to drive.
• Stay Equipped: Keep your vehicle stocked with all the tools, equipment, and materials you need to tackle any pest challenge.
• Learn & Grow: Engage in regular training sessions to earn certifications and stay updated on the latest pest control methods and technologies.
• Be Part of a Team: Partner with clients and technical specialists to create action plans for solving and preventing pest management problems.

Why Sprague Pest Solutions? At Sprague Pest Solutions, we believe in supporting our team members and offering a fun, engaging work environment. We provide competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to be part of a team that truly cares about making a difference. If you're passionate about pest control and customer service, we want you on our team!

What You’ll Get Working Here

Salary: $21–$26/hr. to start (depending on experience), plus performance bonuses and sales commissions

Perks:

• Take-home service vehicle with gas card
• Company-provided phone, uniforms, and safety equipment
• On-the-job training and licensing
• Pride in your work and the Sprague mission
• A supportive team environment rooted in family values
• Unlimited growth opportunities, including continuing education and leadership training

Pay Structure

• Hourly Range: $21–$26/hr
• Potential Monthly Commission: Up to $1,000/month (up to $12,000/year)
• Annual Bonus Potential: Up to $600/year

Total Projected Gross Annual Earnings:

$54,000 – $76,000/year

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance within 30 days of hire
• 401K after 1 year, with 100% match up to 3% plus 50% match up to 6%
• Paid time off: Personal time available day 1, holiday and vacation time after 90 days
• Childcare assistance and college savings plan

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory motor vehicle record report that is checked annually.

Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a drug and smoke-free environment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

· High School Diploma or GED

· 2 years in route sales, facilities management, janitorial service, landscaping, or environmental services

· 2 years’ experience in customer service, sales, retail, or hospitality roles

· Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, able to communicate complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision making

· Ability and aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite and other technology necessary for successful day-to-day functioning in a business environment.

· Ability to pass background screening requirements, including identity, criminal history and motor vehicle records checks

· Ability to meet DOT physical standards, including a 5-panel drug screen

Preferred Qualifications:

- Previous pest control experience

- Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Strength and Stamina: Ability to handle pest control equipment and work in various conditions and environments.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials, which may weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Bending, Stooping, and Crawling: Frequent bending, stooping, and crawling to access and treat pest-infested areas.
• Standing and Walking: Prolonged periods of standing and walking while inspecting and treating areas.
• Working in Confined Spaces: Ability to work in tight or confined spaces, such as crawl spaces, equipment rooms, and silos.
• Climbing: Ability to climb ladders and work at heights when necessary.
• Driving: Must possess the physical ability to safely operate and drive a vehicle, including maintaining control and awareness during extended periods of driving
• Use of Protective Equipment: Wearing protective gear, including gloves, goggles, and respirators, to reduce the risk of harm from pesticides
• Working in various weather conditions: Preparedness to work outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat, cold, and rain.
• Safety awareness: Ability to follow safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment to minimize health risks from exposure to chemicals and pests

Disclaimer:

W. B. Sprague Company Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a drug and smoke-free environment.

Salary : $54,000 - $76,000