Fleet Washer & Sandblasting Technician – Torrington

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

If you are ready to start building your career with a company dedicated to employing the most talented workforce in the industry, we are ready to speak with you!

O&G Industries, Inc., an innovative and diversified construction company based out of Torrington, CT, is seeking a Fleet Washer & Sandblasting Technician to join our team. This position is based out of our Torrington repair facility. We are a highly respected leader in our field and ranked as one of the top construction firms in the Northeast.

In this role, you will operate steam-cleaning and high-pressure washing equipment to clean fleet vehicles, trailers, and construction equipment, while also assisting with sandblasting, body shop operations, and light mechanical work.

This position is ideal for someone comfortable with working around heavy equipment, grease, oil, dirt, water, and noise while also using proper protective equipment. Hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Union membership is required at the time of hire or within the applicable application window.

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 receiving 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.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience with industrial pressure washing, steam cleaning, heavy equipment, heavy-duty vehicles, automotive repair, body shop work, sandblasting, or mechanical maintenance.
• Basic mechanical ability and familiarity with hand tools.
• Class B CDL is preferred but not required.
• Previous forklift experience or the ability to safely operate a forklift. Must also have the ability to obtain a forklift license.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and trucks around the yard and repair facility as needed.
• Ability to work safely around trucks, vehicles, heavy equipment, tools, chemicals, and high-pressure equipment.
• Comfortable working in wet, dirty, greasy, noisy, dusty, and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb, reach, lift, and perform physical work throughout the day.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.
• Practical experience and mechanical aptitude are valued.

Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

EOE/AA/Disability, Veteran and Second Chance Employer

We are an E-Verify Participating Employer.