Field Service Tech

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.