Operator - Industrial

Hire Velocity; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Velocity in United States is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Operator to operate, maintain, and repair high-pressure water blasting and industrial vacuum equipment on heavy industrial sites. This role entails safe removal, containment, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

You will work physically, meet demanding conditions, and be trained to perform repairs and decontamination, with a schedule that includes long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• CDL Class A or B preferred.
• Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Physically capable of performing all duties.
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-pressure water blasting equipment.
• Operate industrial vacuum equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Identify mechanical problems and report to supervisor.
• Ensure safety and prevent cross-contamination between equipment and sites.
• Complete decontamination of equipment as required.

Skills

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A/B

Hazmat Endorsement

Tanker Endorsement

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Industrial Cleaning Operator will operate, maintain, and repair high-pressure water blasting equipment and industrial vacuuming equipment necessary to perform the safe and proper removal, containment, transportation, and disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials within heavy industrial settings. They perform the general labor activities of a Hydroblast Technician, as well as operate water blasting and industrial vacuum equipment.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive, and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary from time to time.

• Show commitment to perform all assigned duties safely, at all times.


• Meet physical requirement to be able to safely perform all duties of Hydroblast Technicians.


• Will be trained to operate industrial vacuum trucks, high-pressure industrial water blasters, and other necessary equipment.


• Will identify mechanical problems of assigned equipment and follow up appropriately by performing minor mechanical repair and/or communicating problems to supervisor for speedy repairs.


• Will safely and effectively perform decontamination process of assigned equipment as required by project and company policy in order to prevent cross-contamination between equipment and job sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposed to weather, including extreme temperatures.


• Work in atmospheres with potential for exposure to various chemicals that may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive.


• Required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.


• Ability to climb ladders to heights of up to 250 feet.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.


• CDL Class A or B preferred


• Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement preferred.


• Must be at least 21 years old.


• Physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities assigned.


• Ability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays.