CAREERS

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Thanks for your interest in a career with our company!

The termite and pest control industry is unique in that our technicians have the opportunity to solve their customers problems and create recurring, residual income* while doing it. Volunteer Rid A Pest is also unique within the pest control industry. We are a locally owned and managed company, that has been in business for over 50 years. We are the dominant termite and pest control company in the Cleveland market and are currently the number 3 local company in the Chattanooga market driving hard to be number 1!

 

Our company is successful because we have a different way of doing business. We provide more opportunity for our team members to increase earnings. Our system has several revenue streams available to our employees and we reward dedicated, hard workers who serve their customers well. High achievers with a strong work ethic love it, while low energy, low achievers will not.

  • Paid training period – Classroom and On-the-job. 
  • Uniforms provided.
  • Drive home truck/van - for route technicians
  • 4 paid holidays and paid vacations.
  • Bonuses and fun contests, with free trips and other great prizes.
  • Retirement plan with company match.
  • Most innovative tools and equipment.
  • Personal Development opportunities - Ongoing service and sales training.
  • Goal setting and strategic planning sessions to keep you on track to reach your goals.
  • Highest pay in the industry.
  • Growing company with opportunity for advancement.

You may be the person we are looking for, if….

  • If you are a hard charging, go-getter who wants to take control of your future.
  • If you believe that solving a customer’s problem will give you a huge sense of personal satisfaction.
  • If you are a good communicator and can forge long-term friendships
  • If you enjoy meeting new people.
  • If you have the ability and willingness to work in all types of weather.
  • If you pay great attention to detail and take pride in your work.
  • If you are organized and understand the importance of goal setting and planning.
  • If you have the appearance of and act like a professional.
  • If you have a strong work ethic and are honest and dependable.
  • If you have a thirst for knowledge, training and learning new things.
  • If you do not mind crawling under houses, into attics and getting dirty.
  • If you have the ability to operate and maintain a company truck/van.
  • If you enjoy dealing with people, by listening to their issues and concerns and having the determination to solve their problems. 
  • If you have the physical ability to work on your feet for an extended period of time
  • If you are willing to inspect your customer’s homes, look for issues that may cause damage, then offer solutions to the problem. 
  • If you are willing and capable of crawling under homes and into attics.
  • If you are willing to work past 5:00pm, when needed, and occasionally on Saturdays. (During busy season)
  • If you have the physical ability to lift up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
  • If you are determined to earn $50,000.00 or more per year.

Qualifications:

  • Must have an outgoing, positive personality.
  • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must submit to a criminal background check.
  • Must have valid driver’s license.
  • Must submit to pre-employment and random drug screenings.
  • Must complete 6-week probationary training period. (Classroom and on-the-job training)
  • Must put forth strong effort to master the job requirements.
  • Must take and pass Tennessee Certified Applicator Exam (Follow our process and you will be prepared)
  • Must provide our company with two personal references that have known you for 5 years or more. We do not want a work reference or family members. (We prefer teachers, neighbors, church members, friends, school principals, etc.) 


We are looking for our next great team member. If you feel sure that is you, please complete the form below.

Positions Needed:

1 - Pest Control Route Technician – Cleveland ($45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year)

2 - Pest Control Route Technicians – Chattanooga ($45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year)

1 - Structural Services Technician – ($35,000.00 - $50,000.00) - construction background preferred, but not required

Employment Application

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