Meridian Wildlife Services is the fastest-growing bird capture company in the country! We are searching for our next Wildlife Technician to help us embrace new adventures daily.

Why Join Us?

• Unforgettable Interactions: Each day offers new adventures and the chance to connect with new people, creating memorable experiences for both our technicians and the customers we serve.
• Local Impact, National Reach: Travel extensively across California and the Western US, expanding your horizons as you assist our customers.
• Become an Expert: Our comprehensive training program provides you with the skills needed to excel, covering everything from bird capture techniques to building positive customer relationships.
• Grow Fast: We provide clear career paths that require little to no prior experience. Grow with our dynamic team through continuous learning and opportunities for advancement.

About Us:At Meridian, our goal is to provide safe and effective bird removal solutions to our customers in the commercial retail space.  Role: As a Wildlife Technician, you will be the friendly face of Meridian. Our technicians uphold food safety standards for our customers while managing and mitigating potential bird-related nuisances in commercial spaces. Due to the sporadic nature of our workflow in California, extensive travel will be a significant part of your responsibilities. You will often drive 250+ miles to complete jobs and you will be asked to fly outside of the state to complete bird removal assignments.Making a Difference for Our CustomersBecome a Trusted Advisor: Walk through customer facilities to identify bird activity and potential problems. Work closely with customers to understand their unique concerns and tailor effective solutions.

Embrace the Challenge: No two jobs are the same and every job brings new challenges. You'll be resourceful and adaptable, tackling diverse bird-related issues to effectively address customer needs.
Empower Our Customers: Share your knowledge of bird behavior and prevention techniques. This empowers customers to maintain bird-free spaces and achieve lasting results.

Core Values: Uphold our core values to deliver exceptional service that builds trust and strengthens customer relationships.

• Eagerly Optimistic: We approach every assignment with a positive attitude.
• Humbly Confident: We're experts, but always open to learning more along the way.
• Adapt and Overcome: No bird challenge is too big! We find creative solutions that work.
• Commitment to Capture: We finish the job no matter what it takes and guarantee your satisfaction.
• Be Above the Bar: We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations in every interaction.
• Help First: We're always willing to go the extra mile to assist our customers and teammates.

Basic Qualifications and Job FunctionsBasic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Insured and reliable vehicle.
• Driving Record free from moving violations.
• Mobile smartphone.
• Ability to travel to customer locations with short notice, sometimes less than 24 hours.
• Lives within 50 miles of Bakersfield, CA. 

 Job Functions:

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Work exposed to outdoor elements.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and use scissor lifts.
• Ability to see up close and at a distance.
• Ability to travel 250+ miles by car to our customers’ facilities. All technicians use their personal vehicles to travel to worksites.
• Must be comfortable with frequent air travel (trips typically range from 1 to 3+ days). All travel expenses (rental car, flights, meals, etc.) are covered by Meridian. 

Learn MoreIf you want each workday to be a new adventure, apply now! We have increased our team by 32% in 2023 and can’t wait for you to join us!

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* On average, Part-Time Bird Removal Technicians make $1,000 - $2,200 per month, $12,000-$26,400 annually. 

* Compensation is subjective and is only an average of what our Bird Removal Technicians can make. There is no guarantee that any one person will receive any set amount of compensation during any period of time. Compensation is dependent on several variables, including but not limited to, seasonality, location, rank, and off-the-job pay.