Hydroblasting Equipment Operator – Safe, Hands-On Leader

Clean Harbors; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (US only)

Paid time off and training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking an Equipment Operator to join a safety-driven team in Louisiana. The role involves hands-on hydroblasting, high-pressure pump operation, and field maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety policies and client requirements.

You will supervise field operations, transport equipment, perform pre/post trip inspections, and coordinate with vacuum technicians. CDL A/B and strong safety focus are essential; company benefits apply after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Specific vocational preparation including classroom safety training, on-the-job training and essential experience gained on other jobs.
• Language proficiency: understand English at a level to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations.
• Valid driver’s license, CDL Class A or B and other requirements of company’s driving policy required when driving company vehicle or using personal vehicle on company business.
• Must be knowledgeable in the operation of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
• Experience operating a vacuum truck. Smartphone required for Electronic Logging Device.
• Working knowledge of operating equipment used in wet and dry vacuums.

Responsibilities

• Act as safety representative responsible for safety policies and procedures of both the company and the customer, including hands-on information regarding operations, safety, equipment, emergency response and administrative functions;
• Hands-on operation, when required, of manual and automated hydroblasting equipment;
• Operation of special equipment, such as Ultra High-Pressure pumps;
• Operate equipment by energizing the pumping equipment and/or any specialized hydroblasting and/or chemical cleaning equipment, vacuum trucks and cutting equipment being used on the job;
• May be required to examine surface cleaned to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications;
• Perform routine maintenance on company equipment being used on the job;
• Perform any and all duties associated with liquid vacs, air machines and jet rodders;
• Direct a crew of vacuum technicians;
• Transport equipment and personnel to and from customer locations;
• Completes pre and post trip inspections, driver’s logs and complies with all other vehicle policy and DOT requirements;
• Loading and unloading hoses;
• Unload vacuum truck at the dump site;
• Provide general maintenance in the field;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

English proficiency

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Emergency response

Vehicle maintenance

Tools

ELD smartphone use

Job description

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking an Equipment Operator to join a safety-driven team in Louisiana. The role involves hands-on hydroblasting, high-pressure pump operation, and field maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety policies and client requirements.

You will supervise field operations, transport equipment, perform pre/post trip inspections, and coordinate with vacuum technicians. CDL A/B and strong safety focus are essential; company benefits apply after 30 days.