Field Service Tech - OWS

Field Service Tech - OWS

Liquid Environmental Solutions is seeking a self-motivated Field Service Technician (FST) to support a combination of nightly grease trap service in Oregon and cross-trained Oil-Water Separator (OWS) / grit service across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

This role is ideal for a self-starter who is comfortable working independently during overnight hours, managing long routes, and supporting both commercial and industrial customers. The position operates specialized service vehicles and equipment and requires a CDL Class A with manual transmission.

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday

Start Time: 12:15 AM

Typical Route Duration: Up to approximately 12:00 PM

Starting Pay: $33.00 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Travel: Approximately 50% (primarily for OWS service support)

Perform scheduled overnight grease trap service for restaurant customers throughout Oregon

Cross-train and assist with service of grit systems and oil-water separators (OWS)

Support OWS service operations across OR, WA, ID, and MT as needed

Operate vacuum trucks and related equipment in accordance with company safety and operating procedures

Remove liquid and solid waste materials, including grease, sludge, sand, and compacted solids

Perform visual inspections of systems and identify abnormal conditions, damage, or service concerns

Conduct manual removal of material when vacuum service alone is insufficient

Accurately complete service documentation, including job notes, volumes, and site observations

Communicate professionally with restaurant staff, industrial site personnel, and customer representatives

Follow all site-specific safety rules, PPE requirements, and access procedures

Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, DOT, and transportation regulations

Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of assigned vehicle and equipment

Night shift operations

Restaurant, commercial, industrial, and outdoor environments

Exposure to odors, weather conditions, kitchen areas, and industrial settings

Work may involve confined or controlled-access areas

Required use of PPE and safety equipment

Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent heavy lifting and extended hose handling

Ability to manually remove grease and compacted solids from traps, pits, sumps, or troughs as required

Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working around industrial equipment

Ability to work extended routes and varying weather conditions

Valid CDL Class A required

Manual transmission endorsement required

Ability to safely operate service vehicles and vacuum equipment

Self-starter with the ability to work independently on overnight routes

Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with both commercial and industrial systems

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

Professional communication and time-management skills

Grease trap or interceptor service experience

Oil-water separator or grit system service experience

Vacuum truck or similar equipment operation

Experience working in regulated, safety-sensitive, or multi-site environments

Combination role supporting both grease and grit / OWS services

Primarily overnight grease routes with cross-trained industrial service support

Requires flexibility, independence, and comfort with travel

Physically demanding at times, with variation based on route mix