Outdoor Laborer: Field Work, Travel & Overtime

  • Light Industrial / Skill Labor
  • East Lansing
  • $18.00/hr

Entech Staffing Solutions

Outdoor Laborer: Field Work, Travel & Overtime

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.

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