Laborer (Pressure Washer)

Harsco Environmental; Calvert (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401k with company matching

Job summary

Harsco Environmental in the United States is seeking a dependable Pressure Washer / Industrial Laborer to operate high-pressure washing equipment and clean heavy industrial areas within a steel manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety, physical endurance, and teamwork.

The position involves outdoor work, shift flexibility, and following site safety policies while maintaining a clean, organized work area and supporting operations staff as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior industrial, construction, labor, pressure washing, or heavy equipment experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure water blasting and pressure washing equipment to clean production areas, machinery, vehicles, and industrial surfaces.
• Remove dirt, scale, debris, slag, dust, and other materials from designated work areas.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections of equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Safely handle hoses, pumps, water systems, and related pressure washing equipment.
• Assist operations personnel with labor-intensive tasks as needed.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding equipment and vehicle traffic within the industrial environment.
• Wear and properly utilize required PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Punctuality

Dependable attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

HarscoEnvironmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco's expertise in mineral materials.

Job Description

Harsco Environmental is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Pressure Washer / Industrial Laborer to join our team. This position is responsible for operating high-pressure washing equipment to clean heavy industrial equipment, plant areas, roadways, and work sites within a steel manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and the ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor and industrial conditions.

• Operate high-pressure water blasting and pressure washing equipment to clean production areas, machinery, vehicles, and industrial surfaces.
• Remove dirt, scale, debris, slag, dust, and other materials from designated work areas.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all Harsco Environmental and customer site safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections of equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Safely handle hoses, pumps, water systems, and related pressure washing equipment.
• Assist operations personnel with labor-intensive tasks as needed.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding equipment and vehicle traffic within the industrial environment.
• Wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior industrial, construction, labor, pressure washing, or heavy equipment experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and safety.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work in dusty, noisy, hot, and physically demanding environments.
• Comfortable working around heavy machinery and mobile equipment.
• Steel mill and industrial production facilities.
• Exposure to heat, dust, noise, vibration, and changing weather conditions.
• Shift work, overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on operational needs.

Additional Information

We offer competitive benefits, includinghealth insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

Harsco Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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