Class A Local Driver - Field Service Technician

Liquid Env Solutions of California; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Environmental Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician I in Hayward, CA to service grease traps and used cooking oil bins for restaurant and commercial clients. You will drive a company truck, maintain safety standards and DOT compliance, and deliver reliable service locally.

Starting pay is $33.50 per hour with 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. Local routes, 7 PM start, and opportunity for growth within a safety‑conscious, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• One year of Class A or military driving experience.
• Current, valid CDL Class A License.
• Tanker endorsement before day one.
• Must register for Clearing House.
• Vacuum truck experience preferred.
• Roll off and end dump experience preferred.
• Medically qualified to operate a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more.
• Max two moving violations in last 5 years and max one DOT recordable accident in last 3 years.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and complete routes as assigned.
• Service grease traps and used cooking oil bins for customers.
• Maintain required paperwork and daily DVIRs.
• Use tablet for service data and reporting.
• Adhere to DOT and company safety policies.
• Assist with on-call rotations as needed.
• Meet customer requirements and maximize capacity.

Skills

Safe driving

DOT compliance

Team player

Strong communication

Record keeping

Education

CDL Class A

Tanker endorsement

FMCSA Clearing House registration

Job description

Are you a CDL A driver looking for a local, steady job with competitive pay and great benefits? At Liquid Environmental Solutions, we offer an opportunity to work close to home, with consistent routes and a supportive team that values your hard work. As a Field Service Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping businesses running smoothly and protecting the environment by servicing grease traps and handling non-hazardous materials. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a company committed to your success and growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation: $33.50/hr starting pay Schedule: 7PM start, daily, local, (12 hour shifts) Days: Monday through Friday Location: 2392 Dunn Rd Hayward CA 94545

Position Overview:

The Field Service Technician I (FST I) is a company driver responsible for delivering exceptional service while servicing grease traps and used cooking oil bins from restaurants, industrial plants, shopping centers, and convenient stores. During the execution of services, our FST’s are responsible for complying with all DOT, state regulations, and company safety and compliance policies.

Essential Functions

• Always work in a safe and compliant manner while driving, performing services or in any way working for or representing the Company.
• Make all assigned stops or notify dispatch immediately if a stop is skipped or missed.
• FST I maintains DNS (did not service) to a minimum, calls in for add-ons and complete full routes for maximum capacity.
• Clean all assigned grease traps/oil-water separators to specifications and to customer specific requirements.
• Must use the tablet technology for each service as required by management.
• Must gain an adequate understanding and be capable of delivering the grease trap value proposition.
• Must be capable of completing sludge judge readings as required by the customer.
• Must complete grease trap inspections for each and every service provided.
• Must be capable of the safe and proper line jetting of a grease trap or oil-water separator.
• The industrial FST must adhere to company policies as it relates to loading non-hazardous materials only.
• Must complete a daily pre-trip and post-trip using the electronic DVIR system.
• Must collect, fill out and keep in good order all required paperwork each day
• Maintain a good driving record for personal and professional driving
• Maintain a current valid Class A CDL license and a tanker endorsement or willing to get one
• Meet and maintain all DOT and Company physical and medical requirements
• Complete required safety training.
• Available for on-call rotation as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• The ability to learn procedures related to safe handling of materials.
• Committed to growth in a company.
• Collaborative with team members.
• Good eye-hand coordination.
• Organizational ability.
• Reliable transportation.
• The ability to be cross-trained to perform other jobs as needed.
• Ability to communicate with others for safety and efficiency requirements.
• Must be a team player.

Education and Experience

• One (1) year of Class A or military driving experience.
• Current, valid CDL Class (A) License.
• Tanker endorsement before day one (1) of employment.
• Must register for Clearing House. FMCSA requirement – Please follow this link to register online: http://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot/Register.
• Vacuum truck experience (Highly Preferred).
• Roll off and end dump experience or willing to learn (Highly Preferred).
• Medically qualified to operate a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs. or more.
• A maximum of two (2) moving violations within the past five (5) years.
• A maximum of one (1) DOT recordable accident within the last three (3) years.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Working Environment:

• Heavy driving, vibration, and noise.
• Schedule variations required to meet customer demands.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet weather conditions.
• Willing to work in environments with strong orders and smells.
• 24-hour operation

This job description in no way states of implies these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in the position. Employees will be required to follow any other legal or ethical job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Liquid Environmental Solutions has an “at will” relationship with team members.

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