Commercial Pest Control Technician (Route Manager)

Are you a vending route manager bread route driver or someone who knows how to run a territory like a business If youre ready to level up your career with a company that values your independence hustle and customer service skillsSprague Pest Solutions a leader in commercial pest control wants to meet you.

We specialize in protecting public health and food safety for commercial clients in industries like food service retail logistics and manufacturing. This is your chance to join a team that makes a real impactevery day.

What Youll Do:

• Own Your Route: Manage a set of commercial clients and deliver expert pest control services that keep their businesses safe and compliant.
• Deliver Expert Service: Provide inspections treatments and proactive solutions tailored to each clients needs.
• Solve Problems Fast: Respond to service requests and pest issues with urgency and professionalism.
• Spot Opportunities: Identify ways to expand services generate referrals and support our sales team.
• Stay Organized: Keep your company vehicle clean stocked and readyjust like youve done with inventory and equipment in your previous roles.

Skills That Transfer Well:

• Route management and territory planning
• Customer relationship building and retention
• Inventory tracking and vehicle organization
• Problem-solving and independent decision-making
• Time management and schedule flexibility

Why Sprague

Were more than a pest control companywere a team of professionals who care deeply about our clients and each other. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits and a chance to be part of something meaningful.

• Impactful Work: Help businesses thrive by keeping their environment safe.
• Career Growth: We invest in your development with training and advancement opportunities.
• Team Culture: Join a supportive team that values integrity innovation and service excellence.

Pay Structure:

Hourly Range ($25-30/hr.)

Potential Monthly Commission $0- 12000 a year

Annual Bonus Potential: $0-$600

Total Projected Gross Annual Earnings $/Yearly

Benefits:

• Health Vision Dental Insurance (starting within 30 days)
• 401K with a generous match after 1 year
• Paid Time Off: Personal time from day one vacation and holidays after 90 days
• Childcare assistance and college savings plan
• Company vehicle with gas card
• Phone uniforms and safety equipment provided
• On-the-job training and certifications
• Leadership development and continuing education

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record (5 years preferred)
• 2 years experience in vending bread delivery route sales facilities landscaping or customer service
• Strong attention to detail and work quality
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience in pest control agriculture or food production
• Pest control or safety certifications

Pre-Hire Screening:

• Motor Vehicle Record check
• Criminal background check (Federal State County)
• DOT physical and drug screening

What Were Looking For:

• Professionalism: A friendly and professional demeanor with a commitment to delivering uncompromising service.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to locate identify destroy control and repel pests using knowledge gained from training and certification programs.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations and manage urgent and unscheduled services.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate with Operations Managers Sales Reps and a team of technicians to continually improve business operations.
• Organizational Skills: Maintain proper inventory of tools equipment and materials in the company vehicle.

Must haves for this job:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Drivers License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• 2 years experience in route sales facilities management janitorial service landscaping environmental services customer service sales retail or hospitality roles
• Attention to detail and high standards of work quality
• Hunger for knowledge and professional development
• Competitive approach to both individual and team performance

Nice to haves for this job:

• 2 years experience in pest control landscaping agriculture or food production
• Pest control industrial or safety certifications

Pre-Hire Screening Requirements:

• 5 years Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Criminal Background Check: Federal State County
• DOT Physical with 5-Panel Drug Screen

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.

Detailed Job Description:

Position Summary

The primary function of the Commercial Pest Control Technician (Route Manager) is to manage a dedicated route providing pest control and inspection services to commercial clients according to established standards for timeliness and quality. The Route Manager will develop cordial professional relationships with clients to fully understand their unique business challenges offer knowledgeable guidance recommend actions and solve a wide variety of pest management problems. The Route Manager reports to the Branch Manager and partners with Operations Managers Sales Reps and a team of technicians to continually grow and improve business operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients delivering uncompromising service in a professional safe friendly and cordial manner
• Participate in training and certification programs then apply knowledge to locate identify destroy control and repel pests
• Partner with client and technical specialists to solve complicated pest problems
• Provide proactive knowledgeable guidance to customers effectively communicating options and recommendations for managing new or complex pest problems
• Provide uncompromising service aiming to exceed client expectations in every interaction
• Set up monitor and tear down equipment for new installations and specialized treatments
• Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests
• Work a flexible schedule as needed to meet client expectations managing schedule and route to address urgent and unscheduled services in a timely manner
• Drive and maintain a clean safe and well-organized company service vehicle according to Sprague and DOT standards
• Maintain proper inventory of tools equipment and materials in company vehicle
• Seek out opportunities to grow accounts and branch sales by asking for referrals speaking with clients about add-on services products and equipment and logging leads for the sales team

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers peers and managers
• Ability to set priorities and manage time to accomplish work goals according to quality standards and deadlines
• Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in varying environments and job site conditions
• Ability to perform effectively with minimal direction self-direct work and escalate problems to manager where appropriate
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize and correct errors and inconsistencies
• Ability to navigate conflict recommend options and facilitate solutions that best serve the client and the companys objectives and values
• Proficiency in computer software and systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) scheduling and mapping software smartphone applications and web-based portals; ability to learn new software quickly

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.

Salary Description

• $/Yearly (depending on experience)