Industrial Crew Lead

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and overtime

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Vacation program

Group Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee referral program

Training programs

Per diem

Job summary

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is seeking an Industrial Crew Lead to oversee crew activities in hydro-blasting, vacuuming, and related industrial services in Lake Charles, LA. You will supervise operations, enforce safety standards, and coordinate tasks with clients and management.

The role requires a high school diploma, CDL Class A with tanker endorsement (preferred or soon after hire), and 2+ years in industrial cleaning with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL Class A with tanker endorsement strongly preferred or to be obtained after hire.
• 2+ years industrial cleaning experience in relevant sectors preferred.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach crew members; provide feedback and training per policies.
• Follow safety policies; complete JHA and safety paperwork; report incidents.
• Inspect sites and equipment; report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Operate and set up hydro-blasting, vacuum, and high-pressure cleaning equipment safely.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety-conscious

Customer service orientation

Technical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydro-blasting equipment

Vacuum systems

High-pressure cleaning equipment

Pumps and hoses

Job description

Job Description

Are you enthusiastic about safely leading industrial projects? Join the Badger team as an Industrial Crew Lead! In this role, you'll supervise and coordinate crew activities involving hydro-blasting, vacuuming, and other industrial services including maintenance, repair, installation, and testing activities. If you're detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and ready to be part of essential industrial work, join our dedicated team.

Salary: The compensation for this position will be commensurate with education or work experience.

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Leads and coaches crew members by providing feedback, assisting with tasks, and training new team members according to company and client policies.
• Consistently follows all safety policies, including OSHA and regulatory requirements; completes Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), safety paperwork, and immediately reports any safety incidents or issues to management.
• Inspects job sites, equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and work areas before starting tasks, promptly reporting any deficiencies to the supervisor.
• Operates and sets up industrial cleaning equipment such as high-pressure pumps, hydro-blasting, and vacuum systems, strictly adhering to operational guidelines and safety procedures.
• Safely performs manual labor tasks around heavy machinery in loud, hazardous industrial environments, including cleaning, installing, fitting, and repairing equipment (valves, caps, hoses, pumps, gaskets, etc.).

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class A CDL strongly preferred. Tanker endorsement required, or must be obtained shortly after hire.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial cleaning experience required; experience in refinery, pulp & paper, manufacturing, or power generation industries preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience operating hydro-blasting, vacuum, and/or high-pressure cleaning equipment required.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.

What You'll Need For Success

• Customer Service Focused and comfortable with customer interaction
• Enthusiasm for being part of a safety-focused collaborative team
• Technology adept
• Personal Protective Equipment provided
• Candidates must undergo a physical examination and complete pre-employment screenings such as driver's abstract review and drug and alcohol test

If you feel you don't have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job,

What You'll Get In Return

• Generous weekly pay and overtime opportunities
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Attractive vacation programs
• Inclusive Group Life insurance
• Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Rewarding employee referral program
• Valuable employee training program(s)
• Per diem

About Us

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States.

We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger.

There has never been a better time to join and grow with Badger.