Licensed Applicator (Pest Control)

Job Description

Job Description

Do you enjoy working outdoors, independently and traveling to different areas? Do you have experience working with your hands, in a manual and physical environment? Are you looking to jump start your career in a different industry? Well, you can stop looking! Degesch America, Inc. has immediate openings for General Laborers to assist with fumigations. We are looking for reliable, dependable, "go-getters", who can to work independently, as well as within a team setting and can hit the ground running! If this describes you, please apply and come check us out!

DEGESCH America, Inc. (DAI) was founded in 1977 and is the United States arm of German based Detia Degesch Group. Out corporate headquarters and production facility are situated in the Shenandoah Valley town of Weyers Cave, Virginia. This facility opened on March 15, 1979 and is the only producer of aluminum phosphide (Phostoxin ®) and magnesium phosphide (Magtoxin ®) fumigants in the United States. Through our nationwide network of Sales and Service Offices, we provide a wide range of fumigants, insecticides, rodenticides, grain protectants, safety equipment and training to companies handling raw agricultural commodities and finished food products.

We are currently searching for Applicators for our Tacoma, WA Division office. Qualified candidates will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining current applicator's license in applicable states as well as obtaining and maintaining a CDL license with Hazmat and TWIC card. Must be able to work on ships or vessels while in the water when required. Candidates must possess demonstrated leadership and organization skills as well as good communication, interpersonal, and computer skills. Positions require climbing ladders, steps and gangways and kneeling, bending, reaching and crawling to inspect, modify and treat structures. Applicants must be willing to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and responsible for answering company provided cell phone 24 / 7. The applicant must also be able to pass fit test for respirators and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

DAI provides an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K, PTO and career advancement opportunities. Please check our website : https / / www.degeschamerica.com for a detailed company profile.

Note : You may be required to provide a copy of any operative noncompetition, employment and / or confidentiality agreement. All offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate's ability to work for Degesch America, Inc. without violating any applicable restrictive covenants or obligations to a third party.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment / post-offer checks, which may include a background check. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment / post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

I understand that the Company recommends that I do not resign from my current job until satisfactory post-offer, pre-employment background checks, and a drug screen are received and processed.