Fleet Care Technician: Wash, Sandblast & Minor Repairs

O&G Industries Inc; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

O&G Industries, Inc. in Torrington, CT, is seeking a Fleet Washer & Sandblasting Technician to join our repair facility team. The role involves cleaning fleet vehicles and equipment, assisting with sandblasting, body shop tasks, and light mechanical work.

The ideal candidate will operate steam cleaners and pressure washers, handle heavy equipment around a yard environment, and maintain safety protocols. Union membership is noted in the posting and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience with industrial pressure washing, steam cleaning, heavy equipment, heavy-duty vehicles, automotive repair, body shop work, sandblasting, or mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial steam cleaners, pressure washers, and related equipment safely.
• Wash company vehicles, heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, parts, and components.
• Remove grease, oil, dirt, concrete, asphalt, and other heavy buildup before repairs, inspections, painting, or maintenance.
• Prepare equipment and components for sandblasting.
• Perform sandblasting duties as needed and after training.
• Support the body shop with equipment preparation, moving vehicles and parts, surface preparation, and general shop duties.
• Perform light mechanical maintenance and repairs as assigned.
• Assist mechanics with lubrication, greasing, fluid and filter service, parts removal and replacement, and other basic mechanical tasks.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment after washing and report damage or additional maintenance concerns.
• Move vehicles, equipment, trailers, and parts around the yard and repair facility as needed.
• Operate a forklift to move parts, materials, and equipment around the shop and yard as needed and as properly trained.
• Keep the steam room, body shop, yard, tools, and equipment orderly and ready for use.
• Follow all company safety, environmental, chemical-handling, high-pressure washing, sandblasting, and personal protective equipment procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial pressure washing

Steam cleaning

Heavy equipment experience

Sandblasting

Mechanical maintenance

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Tools

Industrial steam cleaners

Pressure washers

Sandblasting equipment

Job description

O&G Industries, Inc. in Torrington, CT, is seeking a Fleet Washer & Sandblasting Technician to join our repair facility team. The role involves cleaning fleet vehicles and equipment, assisting with sandblasting, body shop tasks, and light mechanical work.

The ideal candidate will operate steam cleaners and pressure washers, handle heavy equipment around a yard environment, and maintain safety protocols. Union membership is noted in the posting and training is provided.