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FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Company: Liquid Environmental Solutions – Dover Environmental Division
Location: Wyoming, MI
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 5am to 5pm availability required. Start and end times vary daily; must be available for extended shifts, overtime, on-call rotation, and occasional night work as needed
Compensation: Starting at $28.00/hr
POSITION SUMMARY
The Field Service Technician is a key member of LES’s Dover Environmental Division, responsible for safely operating vacuum equipment—including Vactor, Hydro-Vac, and pump/vac trucks—to perform environmental services for commercial, municipal, and industrial customers. This role supports a wide range of field operations including stormwater system cleaning, catch basin maintenance, oil/water separator (OWS) service, hydro-excavation, emergency response, and other environmental or industrial cleaning tasks.
The position requires a CDL-A, strong work ethic, the ability to work long hours, and comfort with physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safely operate Vactor, Hydro-Vac, and pump/vac trucks for environmental, industrial, and stormwater service work.
- Perform tasks such as:
- GREASE INTERCEPTOR MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS
- Storm water/catch basin and MS4 system cleaning
- Oil/water separator (OWS) maintenance
- Lift station cleaning
- Emergency response vacuum operations
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; maintain trucks and equipment in clean, proper working order.
- Work independently and as part of a crew, overseeing laborers when assigned.
- Safely enter and work in confined spaces (with proper certification or willingness to obtain).
- Communicate professionally with dispatch, supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
- Follow all LES safety standards, including PPE requirements, environmental compliance guidelines, and job-specific procedures.
- Use tablet- or phone-based technology for routing, documentation, communication, and service reporting.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CDL-A (tanker and air brake endorsements preferred).
- Experience operating vacuum trucks and pump/vac equipment (preferred).
- Experience with Hydro-Vac/Vactor trucks (preferred).
- Ability to work long, variable hours with changing start and end times.
- Ability to lift 75 lbs., climb in and out of trucks, and work in all weather conditions.
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and emergency response work.
- Confined space certification or willingness to complete LES-provided confined space training.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently.
- Comfortable using mobile devices, apps, and digital tools for work-related tasks.
- Excellent safety record and commitment to following LES safety procedures.
- Dependable with a strong attendance record.
- Must be drug-free and able to meet all DOT/FMCSA requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience in environmental services, industrial cleaning, or stormwater system maintenance.
- Previous confined space entry experience and/or certification.
- Prior experience supporting tanker routes, OWS work, ER vacuum response, or catch basin programs.
- Experience working both independently and as part of multi-person field crews.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Retirement plan options
- Company-provided safety and technical training
- Opportunities for cross-training and career advancement within LES and the Dover Environmental Division
Salary : $28