Hands-On Industrial Hydroblasting Technician

SMITH INDUSTRIAL SERVICES; Alabama; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Industrial Services is seeking an entry-level Technician 1 in Alabama to perform hydroblasting, vacuuming, and industrial cleaning services, including outages, shutdowns, turnarounds, and general maintenance scopes.

You will load/unload equipment, operate vacuum trucks, and assist in various tasks while adhering to safety and quality standards. Travel is required and training is provided to cover safety, pre/post‑training, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must complete all pre and post-training, including safety, new hire, and regulatory.
• Must complete all required safety-related training, including, but not limited to, Confined Space, Confined Space Entry, Hazardous Materials Emergency Response, Aerial Lift Training, Lock Out Tag Out, Heat Stress, MSHA, Hazard Communications, and H2S.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic wet and dry vacuum truck operation & functions.
• Performs basic Hydroblasting Services, including Lance/Shotgun operation.
• Load and unload equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Performs manual tasks and assists others as needed.
• Clean vehicles, trucks, and equipment.
• Ensures that assigned tasks are performed safely with the highest level of quality.
• Reports potential issues or concerns to Crew Leader and/or Branch Manager.
• May periodically use computers for training purposes.
• Ensures that tasks are performed safely with the highest level of quality and integrity.
• Adhere to company policies.
• Wear and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE.) This includes but is not limited to multiple combinations of respirators, skin, face, hand, and foot protection.
• Works when scheduled and complies with the company attendance policy.
• Attends all safety and health training, as required.
• Travel is required, sometimes for long periods, to perform this work.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist in other areas as needed, including but not limited to Shop, Parts, Inventory, and Municipal.

Job description

Smith Industrial Services is seeking an entry-level Technician 1 in Alabama to perform hydroblasting, vacuuming, and industrial cleaning services, including outages, shutdowns, turnarounds, and general maintenance scopes.

You will load/unload equipment, operate vacuum trucks, and assist in various tasks while adhering to safety and quality standards. Travel is required and training is provided to cover safety, pre/post‑training, and regulatory requirements.