Field Service Technician (OWS/Grit -- CDL Class A)

Liquid Brand•Houston, TX

8h•$26•Onsite

About The Position

Field Service Technician (FST) – Grit / Oil-Water Separator (OWS) Position Summary The Field Service Technician (FST) – Grit / Oil-Water Separator (OWS) is responsible for servicing industrial grit systems, oil-water separators, pits, troughs, and related wastewater infrastructure at commercial and industrial customer sites. This role supports environmental compliance, customer safety, and operational reliability through professional service execution, accurate documentation, and adherence to site-specific requirements. This position operates specialized service vehicles and equipment and requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). This route will focus primarily on "Grit" traps and "Oil-water separator" traps THIS IS A VERY PHYSICAL/LABOR INTENSIVE ROLE Schedule: Typical daily 4am Monday through Friday with some Saturdays required Some days will require flexibility on start time to service specific customer needs 55 to 70 hours per week Compensation: Starts at $26/hr (with no prior specific industry experience required -- we will train you!! ) Location: 560 Portwall St, Houston Position requires a Class A, unrestricted license with a Tanker Endorsement (Tanker experience preferred)

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required (Class A)
Unrestricted License (ability to drive 10 speed manual CDL trucks)
Ability to safely operate service vehicles and equipment
Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial systems
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
Professional communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent heavy lifting and extended hose handling
Ability to manually remove compacted solids from pits, sumps, or troughs when required
Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working around industrial equipment
Ability to work in varying weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Industrial wastewater or environmental services experience
Oil-water separator or grit system service experience
Vacuum truck or similar equipment operation
Experience working in regulated or safety-sensitive environments
Tanker experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled service and maintenance of grit systems, oil-water separators, pits, troughs, and related infrastructure
Operate vacuum trucks and related equipment in accordance with company policies and safety procedures
Remove liquid and solid waste materials, including dense or 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
Maintain accurate service documentation, including job notes, volumes, and site observations
Communicate professionally with customer representatives, including operations and safety personnel
Follow all site-specific safety rules, PPE requirements, and access procedures
Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and transportation regulations
Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of assigned vehicle and equipment