Route Service Technician I - Part Time
$25-$30/hr + Mileage Reimbursement
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Work independently.
Stay active.
Get paid more as you become
great at what you do.
Looking for a part-time job where
you're trusted to work independently instead of having a
supervisor looking over your shoulder all day?
You'll spend most of your day
outdoors running your own route, traveling from customer to
customer and staying physically active.
Starting pay is $25/hour during
training. After training, our performance-based compensation
averages $25–$30/hour, plus mileage reimbursement that typically
runs approximately $200–$500 per month.
If you're dependable, physically
active, enjoy working independently and like the idea of being
handed a route and trusted to get it done, this could be a great
fit.
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Why You Might Really Like This Job!
This isn't a traditional job where you're working
next to a supervisor all day.
Once you're trained, your route is yours to run.
We provide the customers, established routes,
training, equipment and support. You're trusted to manage your day, stay
productive and take care of your customers.
Some of the things our field employees enjoy about
the position include:
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$25/hour starting pay
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$25–$30/hour average compensation after training
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72˘
per mile mileage reimbursement while running your route.
Candidates can use a car, SUV or truck that is FWD, AWD or 4WD.
Note
that we do not transport the bag in vehicles. Bag goes in the
customers trash can prior to leaving the customer site.
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Typically $200–$400 per month in mileage reimbursement
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Working independently for most of the day
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Staying physically active
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Spending the day outdoors instead of inside a building
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Spending plenty of time around dogs
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Established routes and recurring customers
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Monday–Friday being the normal workweek most
of the year.
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Being rewarded financially as you become more
efficient at the job
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Having a support team available without
someone constantly standing over your shoulder
Join a Company Alaskans Trust!
Alaska Pet
& Yard Services has been serving Alaskans for nearly two decades.
Our
customers have rewarded us with a 4.8-star Google rating from more than
460 reviews.
We're proud
of that reputation because it comes from years of showing up, taking care
of our customers and doing what we say we're going to do.
When you
join our field team, you're not joining a new company trying to figure
things out.
We have an
established customer base, recurring routes, proven systems, training,
experienced field leadership and an office team supporting our
technicians.
You're not
responsible for finding customers or building your own route.
We provide
the customers and the work. Your job is to take great care of them.
Your Day Is Yours to Run!
Once you're trained and comfortable with
your route, you'll spend most of your day working independently.
You'll receive an established route and
travel from customer to customer using your own vehicle. You'll typically
service approximately 20-30 residential properties per day.
At each property, you'll enter the
customer's yard, locate and remove pet waste, dispose of it in the
customer's trash container and move on to your next customer.
We do not transport pet waste in your
vehicle.
Yes, you're picking up dog poop. There's no
reason to dress that part up.
But you're also outside, moving throughout
the day, visiting dogs, running your own route and working without
somebody hovering over you.
For the right person, that's a pretty good
workday!
Get Better
at the Job. Earn More!
Everyone
starts at $25/hour during our approximately 60-day training/probationary
period.
Once
you've successfully completed training, you'll transition to our
performance-based compensation system.
As you
learn your routes, become more organized and develop greater efficiency,
your effective hourly compensation can increase.
Our
trained Route Service Technician II employees average approximately
$25–$30/hour.
Our
compensation system is designed to reward employees who become really good
at what they do.
This
does not mean rushing through customers' yards or cutting corners. Quality
service always comes first.
It means
learning your routes, staying organized, maintaining a productive pace and
consistently providing great service.
Become
great at the job, and your compensation can reflect it.
Actual
earnings vary by employee and are not guaranteed. Performance-based
compensation depends on productivity, organization, physical ability,
route familiarity and consistently completing quality work.
Plus Mileage Reimbursement!
Candidates use their personal car, SUV or truck that is FWD, AWD or 4WD.
Mileage reimbursement is paid in addition to your regular compensation.
Note that we do not transport the bag in vehicles. Bag goes in the
customers trash can prior to leaving the customer site.
We
currently reimburse 72˘ per mile while traveling between customer
services.
Depending on route size and the number of services completed, mileage
reimbursement typically averages approximately $200–$400 per month.
Mileage
reimbursement is separate from wages and is intended to help compensate
for the cost of using your personal vehicle for route work.
All
compensation is paid twice per month.
What Is the Work Like Throughout the Year?
The job
changes with Alaska's seasons, and we want you to know exactly what you're
signing up for.
-Summer & Fall
For most of
our field team, this is the easiest and most enjoyable part of the year.
You'll
service established weekly customers, spend your days outside and enjoy
Alaska's summer weather.
Once you're
familiar with your customers and route, the work becomes pretty
straightforward.
-Winter
Yes, we
work during the Alaska winter.
If you know
how to dress properly for winter conditions, winter route work can
actually be peaceful and straightforward.
Snow and
frozen ground make some yards more physically demanding, and occasionally
you'll need to chip pet waste out of frozen snow or ice.
You'll need
appropriate winter clothing and a vehicle equipped with proper winter
tires (not all season tires).
-Spring Cleanup Season — March through May
Spring is a
completely different animal.
It's our
busiest and most physically demanding time of year.
As the snow
melts, our work becomes similar to spring cleanup for a landscaping
company. There is considerably more walking, raking, shoveling and
physical labor.
Spring is
hard work.
We'd rather
tell you that before you apply than surprise you after you're hired.
The intense
workload is seasonal. Once spring cleanup is completed, we return to our
normal weekly maintenance routes.
Part-Time Availability
Must be
available five days per week, Monday through Friday for at least 4 hours
per day.
Who Does Well Here?
You don't
need experience picking up pet waste. We'll teach you how to do the job.
What we're
really looking for is the kind of person who:
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Shows up
consistently and can be counted on
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Likes
working independently
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Doesn't
need constant supervision to stay productive
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Has a
strong work ethic
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Enjoys
physical work and staying active
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Is
comfortable working outdoors in all Alaska seasons
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Likes dogs
and doesn't mind picking up after them
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Can
maintain a steady, efficient pace throughout the day
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Is
organized and capable of managing an established route
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Takes pride
in doing the job correctly even when nobody is watching
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Communicates well with customers and coworkers
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Has a
history of reliable attendance with previous employers
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Has the
scheduling flexibility required of a full-time Technician I
Previous
experience in landscaping, construction, route delivery, property
maintenance, general labor or another physically demanding job is helpful,
but it's not what determines whether you'll succeed here.
We can
teach the job. Reliability, work ethic and self-motivation are much harder
to teach.
Physical Requirements
This is a
physically demanding outdoor position.
You need to
be physically capable of:
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Walking and
working outdoors for extended periods
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Repeatedly
entering and exiting your vehicle throughout the day
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Walking
through deep snow and across uneven terrain
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Raking and
shoveling during spring cleanup season
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Occasionally lifting or carrying approximately 50 pounds
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Working
outdoors in rain, snow, cold and warm weather
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Maintaining
an efficient working pace while servicing approximately 20–30
properties per day
You don't
need to be an athlete, but you do need to be physically capable of
performing outdoor manual labor throughout the workday.
Vehicle & Driving Requirements
Because
you'll use your personal vehicle to run your route, reliable
transportation is essential to this position.
Applicants
must have:
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A reliable
personal car, SUV or truck that is FWD, AWD or 4WD with no more than 100,000 miles at the time of hire.
Note that we do not transport the bag in
vehicles. Bag goes in the customers trash can prior to leaving the
customer site.
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Appropriate tires for the season (i.e. True winter tires during
the winter season, etc.)
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A valid
driver's license
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Active
automobile insurance
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A good
driving record
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Appropriate
tires for the season.
Pet waste
stays at the customer's property and is not transported in your vehicle. We provide
the service equipment and supplies you need, including your shovel,
bucket, pooper scooper, bags and other necessary materials.
A motor
vehicle record and background check are conducted as part of our hiring
process.
This Job Isn't for Everyone
We'd rather
attract the right people than convince everyone to apply.
This
probably isn't the job for you if you:
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Need
someone constantly telling you what to do
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Struggle
with attendance or getting to work on time
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Need to be
finished at exactly the same time every day
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Cannot
maintain the required full-time availability
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Don't like
physical work
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Don't like
working outdoors
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Aren't
comfortable around dogs
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Don't want
to work in snow, cold or rain
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Aren't
comfortable using your personal vehicle for work
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Are looking
for a slow-paced job
But if
you're dependable, like working independently, enjoy staying active and
want a job where becoming better and more efficient can actually increase
what you earn, you may really enjoy working here.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're
the type of person who likes being handed a route and being trusted to get
it done, we want to hear from you.
Route Service Technician I – Part-Time
Starting Pay: $25/hour
After our 60 Day Probation : Average $25–$30/hour
Plus: 72˘ per
mile mileage reimbursement while running your assigned route.
Apply today
and tell us a little about yourself, your work history and why you think
you'd be a good fit for our field team.
Click here
to apply today!
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