Field Service Technician – Utility Field Operations (Michigan)
Lansing, MI 48912
Full-Time | Contract | Travel & Overnights Required
$18.00/hr
Looking for a hands-on career with growth potential? Entech Staffing Solutions is seeking candidates to join a field operations team responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and restoring utility poles that support America's power grid. This is physically demanding outdoor work with extensive travel, competitive pay, and a clear path to advancement.
What You'll Do
- Work safely using required PPE and established safety procedures.
- Carry tools, equipment, and supplies to job sites.
- Excavate and backfill around utility poles.
- Apply preservatives and protective coatings to structures.
- Assist with installing reinforcement systems on deteriorated poles.
- Capture accurate field data using digital tools and mobile technology.
- Help maintain equipment, vehicles, and inventory.
- Operate company vehicles and UTVs when qualified.
- Meet daily production and quality goals, with bonus opportunities for exceeding weekly quotas.
- Work closely with crew leaders and support team operations.
What We're Looking For
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Willingness to perform physically demanding work and work extended hours when needed.
- Positive attitude and desire to learn a skilled trade.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
- Leadership potential and interest in career growth.
Qualifications
- No previous experience required — training provided.
- Experience in utilities, construction, vegetation management, pole inspection, or skilled trades is a plus.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must be able to qualify to operate company vehicles (no DUI/DWI convictions within the last five years; reduced to two years with proof of a state-certified rehabilitation program and no additional moving violations during that time).
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
- Comfortable working in heat, cold, rain, humidity, and uneven terrain.
- Exposure to insects, allergens, poisonous plants, chemicals, and moderate to loud noise levels.
- Must be able to safely work around energized electrical equipment.
Travel Requirements
Travel is 95%+ and is a major part of this role.
- Overnight travel is required, typically 1–3 weeks at a time.
- Monday–Saturday schedules are common, with weekends as needed.
- Extended workweeks may occur during busy periods.
- Lodging is provided.
- Weekly production bonuses offer additional earning potential.
Career Growth
This is a full-time, contract position with the opportunity to go direct based on job performance, attendance, attitude, etc. Direct Hires can build a career and receive competitive hourly pay, weekly production bonuses, and benefits. Employees who demonstrate strong performance, leadership, and a commitment to safety can also advance into crew leadership and foreman roles.
