Pest Controller jobs in the United States

Yukon Management, LLC (YML) is seeking a Pest Controller Lead to join our team in Ft. McCoy, WI. The Pest Controller Lead inspects, identifies, prevents, treats, controls or eliminates insects, organisms, rodents, and invertebrate pests to prevent unacceptable damage to property or presenting a potential threat to human health and well-being. This position ensures that only approved pesticides are used in the execution of pest management.

The rate of pay is $33.80-$34.80 per hour a $9.72 health and welfare benefit (per hours paid) that is contributed into the medical insurance plan. Benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave (3.33 hours each pay period), and a pension contribution of $2.50 per hours paid (up to 40 hours per week). The pension contribution applies to new hires after 90 days.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control of vegetation and invasive plant species in and along fence lines, parking lots, fields, natural areas, railroad rights-of-way, target pits/firing ranges, fuel depots, and other locations as required
• Safe mixing, transport, and application of pesticides
• Record keeping/data collection/data entry
• Operate and maintain equipment including but not limited to pickup trucks, trailers, UTVs, mounted spray equipment, tanks, pumps, backpack sprayers, and other application apparatus
• Responsible for the performance of the work listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) of the Pest Management Services contract
• Leads the Pest Control team
• Perform incidental tasks related to the position as well as various duties, as assigned, to support the overall objectives/goals of the team while maintaining a positive attitude

REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Must have or obtain valid State of Wisconsin pesticide applicator’s license (minimum certification category 6 Right-of Way/Natural Areas) within first 2 weeks of employment
• Able to use a variety of spray equipment and manual tools
• Proficient in Microsoft products such as Word and Excel
• Proficient in Adobe
• Knowledgeable in internet research and data entry
• Must possess professional public contact skills
• Basic map reading/aerial photo interpretation
• Proper use of cellular and two-way radio communication
• Ability to perform strenuous physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment for long hours in the field, including but not limited to the ability to stand, walk, and kneel
• Be able and willing to adjust daily schedule due to conflicts in weather or training to include working weekends
• Be able to work independently and part of a team
• Willing to use required PPE and follow company and US Army safety protocols
• Maintain professional attitude and appearance
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $72,384.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort McCoy, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person