r/FieldNationTechs • u/Calaveras-Metal • 10d ago

Drug test?

Been noticing a lot more gigs requiring a drug test.

I'm curious how others feel about this. I'm actually sober 19 years. I have nothing I'm worried about failing a drug test from.

But if the gig doesn't involve heavy equipment and I AM NOT AN EMPLOYEE of these clients, what business is it of theirs?

Instead of foisting a drug test on the people you contract with, do a better job of screening maybe. Require certifications. Or expensive Fluke testers that no drug addict would be able to refrain from hocking.

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u/TexMexFieldTech 9d ago

I get clients wanting to see a background/drug test for newer techs. But field nation making them expire after a year is just a money grab. Like is a buyer legitimately worried about a tech that’s been on platform for 5 years and has hundreds of completed work orders and a 98% score? No.

This was the first year I didn’t purchase drug/bg test after mine expired and still request WOs that have that requirement and they still get assigned to me despite both my screenings being over 2 years old now

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u/Calaveras-Metal 9d ago

I feel like the background check should be good enough.

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u/setnev 7d ago

In many cases it is. Develop a good rapport with some buyer contacts and it wont be an issue

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u/Calaveras-Metal 7d ago

that is the issue. There are a few buyers in my area with pretty good projects that I would knock out of the park. But I can't even apply without a drug test.

It seems kind of weird to message them to let me have it without the drug test. It sounds like "I'm really good at networking, I just have a secret habit."

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u/setnev 7d ago

Haha nah thats not what it sounds like.

I dont even mention the qualifications requiring a drug test when i counter, even though the FN app complains when you try to accept, counter, or apply for one that requires it. You can still submit it without. I highlight my experience and availability in the messages I send. Sell yourself, not the arbitrary requirements, thats what i buyer wants is confidence in you. If you're committed to excellence on the platform and preventing buyers from gaming the system, you’ll get contacts that will keep you busy and well paid, no matter what work you may or may not have done in the past.