Field Service Tech

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 $32/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