Laborer Tank Cleaning Virginia

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Sandblasting & Tank Cleaning, Inc. in Norfolk, VA seeks General Laborers for tank cleaning and related yard duties. The role involves moving materials, cleaning equipment, and following supervisor directions to complete tasks safely and on time.

Local applicants preferred; no relocation assistance. Must be able to perform physical labor, lift up to 50 pounds, and wear PPE as required. DBIDS clearance and E-Verify participation noted.

Qualifications

• Reading labels, safety warnings, and guidelines is required.
• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious at all times.
• Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with coworkers.
• Experience operating various vehicles and equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs various physical duties as assigned
• Uses proper PPE
• Moves, secures, installs, builds, loads, or unloads materials
• Performs some specialized tasks which may require on-the-job training
• Effectively using heavy and light equipment, depending on the jobsite/assignment
• Moves items from place to place, according to direction from the site supervisor

Skills

Reading labels & warnings

Attention to detail

Instruction following & communication

Operate vehicles & equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED, BA, technical/vocational training

Job description

Job Description

SOUTH BAY SANDBLASTING & TANK CLEANING, INC. is a local Norfolk, Virginia shipyard related subcontractor looking to hire General Laborers - Tank Cleaning.

Job Summary

Position performs routine physical labor; moving materials, tools, and/or equipment; cleaning equipment, machinery, and work areas. May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor for the completion of the job in a safe and timely manner.

Must be local in Norfolk, Virginia, we are not looking to relocate candidates at this time.

Responsibilities

• Performs various physical duties as assigned
• Use proper PPE
• Moves, secures, installs, builds, loads, or unloads materials
• Performs some specialized tasks which may require on-the job training
• Effectively using heavy and light equipment, depending on the jobsite/assignment
• Moves items from place to place, according to direction from the site supervisor
• Moving tools, equipment, or other material as directed in plans or by supervisor
• Implement and follow the company's safety, quality, and environmental policies

Qualifications

• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
• Attentive to detail and alert always to ensure safety
• Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers
• Ability to safely operate various vehicles and equipment
• Previous experience, especially in particular industry, preferred

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, B.A., Technical/Vocational trade school, or apprenticeship

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Must be able to climb up and down ladders and gangways, work aloft while wearing fall prevention equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry the same for short distances and up and down stairs and steep inclines
• The work requires long periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching, and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.

Other requirements

All positions require a pre-employment medical test. This employer participates in E-Verify. Must be able to qualify for DBIDS security clearance. Ability to read technical English is a must. U.S. Citizenship is preferred (for some work locations it is required). Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Women, veterans, and their spouses are encouraged to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA M/F D/V

Job Type: Full-time