Operator - Industrial

Hire Velocity; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Velocity in Texas is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Operator to operate, maintain and repair high‑pressure water blasting and industrial vacuum equipment for safe removal, containment and disposal of materials at heavy industrial sites.

Duties include equipment decontamination, safe execution of tasks, identifying mechanical problems and reporting for repairs, and performing required labor while meeting safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• CDL Class A or B preferred.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred.
• Minimum age 21.
• Physically capable of performing all duties.
• Ability to work long hours, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Show commitment to perform all assigned duties safely, at all times.
• Meet physical requirements to safely perform all duties of Hydroblast Technicians.
• Be trained to operate industrial vacuum trucks, high‑pressure water blasters, and other necessary equipment.
• Identify mechanical problems of assigned equipment and follow up appropriately by performing minor repairs or communicating problems to supervisor.
• Safely perform decontamination of equipment to prevent cross‑contamination between equipment and job sites.

Skills

Hydroblast operation

Industrial equipment operation

Safety compliance

Problem identification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A/B

Hazmat/Tanker endorsement preferred

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.