Start a Career - Not Just Another Job!
No Experience Required Paid Training No Weekends
Are you looking for a career where you're trusted to work independently, meet new people every day, and have the opportunity to increase your earnings based on your performance?
At Bug Zero, we don't just hire technicians-we build careers.
If you're dependable, enjoy helping people, and take pride in doing quality work, we'd love to meet you.
What We Offer
- Monday-Friday Schedule (No Weekends!)
- Strong performers quickly earn $22+/hour after training
- Take-home company vehicle
- $18.00/hour during your paid 90-day training
- Performance-based pay with unlimited earning potential
- First-year earnings of $42,000-$45,000+
- Many experienced technicians earn $50,000+ annually
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Vacation, Personal Days & Holidays
- Company-paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Independence and freedom throughout your workday
Why Work at Bug Zero?
Bug Zero is a locally owned company that's been protecting homes and businesses throughout Missouri for over 35 years. We believe great employees deserve great careers, which is why we invest heavily in training, equipment, and creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.
When you join Bug Zero, you'll enjoy:
- 4.9-Star Google Rating trusted by thousands of clients
- 2023 Springfield Area Chamber Small Business of the Year Finalist
- 2026 Joplin Small Business Award Winner
- Essential industry with year-round stability
- Positive, team-oriented culture
- Ongoing in-house training and professional development
- Modern equipment, company-issued iPad, and late-model service vehicles
A Day in the Life
Forget sitting behind a desk.
Each morning, you'll leave home in your company vehicle and head directly to your first client. Every day brings new people, new locations, and new challenges.
Throughout your day you'll:
- Inspect homes and businesses for pest activity
- Diagnose pest problems and recommend solutions
- Apply professional pest control treatments
- Build lasting relationships with recurring clients
- Educate clients on preventing future pest issues
- Complete work orders using your company-issued iPad
- Maintain your service vehicle and equipment
- Return home in your company vehicle at the end of the day
If you enjoy working independently, solving problems, and helping people, you'll love this career.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a High School diploma or equivalent
- Has a valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving experience
- Has an acceptable driving record
- Enjoys working independently with minimal supervision
- Has excellent communication and customer service skills
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
- Is committed to safety
- Can work in crawlspaces, attics, outdoors, and in varying weather conditions
- Can kneel, bend, reach, climb, and crawl as needed
- Can pass a pre-employment drug test, physical ability test, and background screening
No pest control experience? No problem. We provide all the paid training you need to become a successful professional.
About Bug Zero
Bug Zero has proudly served Missouri for more than 35 years with offices in Springfield and Cape Girardeau.
We're committed to helping our employees succeed both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a career with stability, growth opportunities, excellent benefits, and a company that values its people, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and start building your future with Bug Zero!
Your career starts here.