PT Canine Handler/Field Technician Position Description
Area - Preferably someone that lives in suburbs of Chicago are that can do training down in Chicago Ridge and be able to keep a working dog at home (within a period of time).
The following are mandatory and required for the Handler position which requires you to:
- Have a valid state driver’s license.
- Have a clean MVR ( driving record)
- Be drug & substance free.
- Be able to drive a minimum of 100 miles a day.
- Be able to read a map and know directions.
- Be able to come to our facility in Chicago Ridge for training.
- Have a professional appearance, including a company uniform while working.
- Be available for weekend work.
- Have staggered work start times and ending times that are irregular and varied based on weather and servicing conditions.
- Work before sunrise and after sunset at times
- Be out in all kinds of weather.
- Must regularly lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds.
- Be able to bend over frequently.
- Handle a dog physically.
- Be able to keep a dog/company vehicle at home.
- Use English for commanding dogs on what is required of them.
- Be able to get in and out of a vehicle with dogs multiple times in a day based on the number of accounts being serviced in a 4-10 hour shift and can be as many as 30 times getting out and 30 times getting in the vehicle.
- Be in an enclosed vehicle with dog(s) that may be wet for an extended period of time.
- Be able to walk on natural terrain, including slopes, and other irregular surfaces of all kinds.
- Be able to use Agrilaser safely in the field as a tool needed when not using a dog.
- Be able to keep safety top priority and take proper safety measures depending on the circumstance (such as wearing proper PPE).
- Be able to safely climb and work from fixed, extension, and step ladders of varying heights.
- Need to be comfortable working on elevated roofs on a regular basis.
- You should be available for an average 25-40 hours per week during peak season.
- Peak-Season is described as March 1st thru June 30th and August 1st thru Dec 31st.
- Non peak season hours may be greatly reduced.
- Have a working cell phone and familiar with Apps.
- Have email accessibility, the company does provide an email address for company business only.
I am aware that this is NOT an offer of employment.
STILL INTERESTED:
I have read the above requirements for the position of Handler and am ABLE to perform each job function now and know of no reason where I would be unable to perform these required duties in the future. Please notify a member of management immediately if you are unable to perform any of the essential job functions.
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NOT INTERESTED:
I have read the above requirements for the position of Canine Handler/Field Technician and am UNABLE to perform the job function and recognize that this is required of this position and therefore I am aware that I am ineligible for consideration of this position and am no longer interested in continuing the interview process.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work setting:
- In-person
Application Question(s):
- Be able to keep a company working Dog and Vehicle at your home.
Work Location: In person