Fleet Wash & Sandblast Technician - Heavy Equipment Prep

O&G Industries, Inc.; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

O&G Industries, Inc. in Torrington, CT, is seeking a Fleet Washer & Sandblasting Technician to join our team. This role operates steam-cleaning and high-pressure washing equipment to clean fleet vehicles, trailers, and construction gear, with duties in sandblasting, body shop prep, and light mechanical work.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Union membership is required at hire or within the application window.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial pressure washing, steam cleaning, or sandblasting.
• Basic mechanical ability and familiarity with hand tools.
• Ability to operate forklift safely or obtain forklift license.
• Comfort working around heavy equipment, grease, oil, dirt, and noise.
• Ability to lift and perform physical work throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Operate steam cleaners and pressure washers safely.
• Wash fleet 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 proper 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

Heavy-duty vehicles experience

Automotive repair

Sandblasting

Mechanical maintenance

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Job description

O&G Industries, Inc. in Torrington, CT, is seeking a Fleet Washer & Sandblasting Technician to join our team. This role operates steam-cleaning and high-pressure washing equipment to clean fleet vehicles, trailers, and construction gear, with duties in sandblasting, body shop prep, and light mechanical work.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Union membership is required at hire or within the application window.