Looking for pest control jobs where you’re trained from day one, rewarded for great work and treated like family? U.S. Pest Protection has hired Tennesseans to protect Tennessee homes and businesses since 1985. You don’t need any experience. We’ll teach you the trade, help you become state-certified and show you a real path from your first route to wherever you want to go.
We’re in the people business
A customer hires us to get rid of their bugs. They stay with us for twenty years because of the person who shows up at their door. We’ve had customers move across town and take us with them, and new homeowners whose very first call was to the company their parents trusted. That kind of loyalty comes from people, not products.
That’s why we hire for character first and teach pest control second. We’re not in the bug business. We’re in the people business, and the people on our team are the reason customers trust us with their homes.
I love working at U.S. Pest because I feel a brotherhood, part of a team that stands for something and really cares about the community and the people we serve.
U.S. Pest teammate
What we look for
We teach the bugs. What we can’t teach is character. The people who thrive here are:
- Honest, even when no one is watching. You own your mistakes, and you’d never recommend something a customer doesn’t need.
- Good listeners. You explain things in plain language and make sure the customer understood.
- Curious and coachable. You ask why, practice what you’re shown and get better with every piece of feedback.
- Dependable. You show up prepared, keep your commitments and finish the whole job, not just the easy parts.
- Ready to jump in. You help without being asked and stay steady when the day doesn’t go as planned.
You don’t have to be outgoing. Some of our best Pest Pros started out shy and became the person customers ask for by name. Many strong hires come from restaurants, delivery and other fast-paced service jobs, but examples from school, volunteering or family responsibilities count too.
Because customers trust us around their homes and families, every new hire has a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, passes a background check and drug test, has a clean driving record, and has no violent offenses, assault or drug charges.
What the work is really like
Pest Pros spend most of the day on the road between customers and working outside in Tennessee heat, cold and rain. Some days you’ll be in attics and crawl spaces, climbing ladders and carrying equipment. You’ll also run the business side of a route: explaining service plans, keeping accurate records and collecting payments. You’ll drive a company vehicle, so you won’t put miles on your own car.
It’s active, hands-on work with a lot of variety, and you get to know the families and businesses you serve over years, not just one visit.
Paid training, your tie and a real career path
Your training is paid, and we cover your Tennessee state certification. New Pest Pros spend about two months learning in the classroom, online and in the field alongside a Master Protector, an experienced mentor we choose for patience and quality. You’ll learn how pests live and travel, how to treat safely, and how to explain your work so customers understand it.
We’re also launching a two-year paid apprenticeship program that turns a job into a career. You learn on real routes, prove each skill before moving on, and follow a clear path:
Apprentice → Pest Protector → Master Protector → Leadership
Our goal is to promote apprenticeship graduates into management. If you want to grow, there’s room to grow here.
You’ll also earn your tie. Most of our industry wears polos. Our Pest Pros wear pressed shirts and logoed ties, because it shows we take the job seriously. We still have a lot of fun doing it.
Create your own economy
Some of our Pest Pros make $110,000 a year. Your pay grows with your experience, your time with U.S. Pest and the value of the work you produce. Sell to the neighbors, turn in leads and take great care of your route, and your paycheck reflects it.
| Good keeps us running | Great grows your paycheck |
|---|---|
| Shows up every day with a good attitude | Everything on the left, plus… |
| Takes great care of customers | Sells to the neighbors |
| Keeps a sharp look and an organized truck | Turns in leads |
| Communicates with the office | Jumps on new starts |
Great is a decision, and it’s open to everyone here.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance, with coverage starting after just 30 days
- $150,000 life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a company match up to 4%
- Company vehicle, so you won’t put miles on your own car
- Company phone
- Professional uniforms
- Paid, structured training in the classroom, online and in the field with a Master Protector mentor
- A route close to home, so you’re not crisscrossing the state
Every seat is a starting line
Most of our managers started in the field. James Hawkins began as a Pest Pro and now leads our commercial division as Regional Commercial General Manager. Brad Wahl went from Pest Pro to Service Manager to General Manager. Heather started as a customer service rep and moved into our corporate team.
Our technicians stay about seven years on average, and together our team brings more than 100 years of experience. We give you the tools. What you build with them is up to you.
Roles on our team
| Role | What you’ll do |
|---|---|
| Pest Pro | Protect homes on a regular route and make every customer feel like your only one |
| Termite Pro | Inspect every home like family is buying it, and handle treatments and renewals |
| Customer Service Rep | Own each call from start to finish and help customers get what they need |
| Service Manager | Train and develop Pest Pros, and build a team people want to join |
Why people stay
- We’re family- and woman-owned and have been local since 1985. We started in Sumner County and grew out of Peden’s Pest Patrol (1980). Read more about U.S. Pest.
- Our EAGLES awards recognize teammates who go above and beyond for customers and each other.
- We employ veterans and value military experience.
- Readers voted us Best Pest Control Company in the Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville 2026.
- We work from offices in Hendersonville and Nashville and serve communities across Middle Tennessee, including Nashville.
How hiring works
- Apply online through our current openings, or call 615-590-1260 with questions about working here.
- Interview with our team. We’ll ask about real situations from your life, not trick questions. Please ask us about pay, benefits and schedules so you know exactly what you’re signing up for.
- Go on a ride-along with an experienced Pest Pro, so you can see the job firsthand and we can see how you learn. Every candidate does one before we make an offer.
- Complete your background check and drug test, then start paid training with your mentor.
Pest control jobs FAQ
Do I need experience to get a pest control job at U.S. Pest?
No. We train every new hire from the ground up. We look for honesty, dependability, curiosity and good listening skills, and we teach the pest control.
How long is training, and is it paid?
Yes, training is paid. New Pest Pros train for about two months in the classroom, online and in the field with a Master Protector mentor, and we cover your state certification.
What is the U.S. Pest apprenticeship program?
It’s a new two-year paid apprenticeship where you learn on real routes with a mentor and prove each skill before moving on. The path runs from Apprentice to Pest Protector to Master Protector to leadership, and our goal is to promote graduates into management.
Do I need a pest control license before I apply?
No. You’ll earn your Tennessee state certification during paid training, and U.S. Pest covers the cost.
How much do pest control technicians make at U.S. Pest?
Some of our Pest Pros make $110,000 a year. Pay grows with your experience, your time with the company and the value of the work you produce.
What benefits do you offer?
Health, dental and vision insurance starting after 30 days, $150,000 life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) with a company match up to 4%, a company vehicle and phone, professional uniforms, paid training and a route close to home.
Do I need to be outgoing to work in pest control?
No. Listening carefully and explaining things clearly matter more than being the life of the party. Many of our best Pest Pros describe themselves as quiet.
What are the hiring requirements?
Every new hire passes a background check and drug test and has a clean driving record. You’ll also need a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. We can’t hire applicants with violent offenses, assault or drug charges.
Where are the jobs located?
Our team works from offices in Hendersonville and Nashville and serves homes and businesses across Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky.
Do you hire veterans?
Yes. We employ veterans and value the discipline, teamwork and reliability that military experience brings.
Don’t just work here. Build something here.
If you care about people and take pride in doing a job right, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and start building your career with a Middle Tennessee team that has your back. Questions first? Call us at 615-590-1260, and a real person will help you.
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