Tank Cleaning Operator

CKM INDUSTRIES INC; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CKM INDUSTRIES INC in Port Lavaca, TX is seeking a dependable candidate for tank and vessel cleaning responsibilities. The role involves the use of various equipment and tools to ensure cleanliness of storage tanks, while adhering to safety protocols.

Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License and TWIC Card, with a strong background in waste handling preferred. Expect to work in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

• Pass a Pulmonary Fit Test and wear proper respirator.
• Acceptable MVR/Background Check and pass pre-employment screenings.
• Previous waste handling experience in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform tank and vessel cleaning to remove products.
• Utilize various cleaning equipment including pressure washers.
• Work under potentially hazardous conditions and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Dependability

Team orientation

Ability to work safely

Communication in English

Education

Valid Driver’s License

Valid TWIC Card

Tools

Hydroblasting equipment

Vacuum Truck

Tank cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Location: Port Lavaca, TX 77979

Primary Responsibilities and Key Deliverables

• Perform tank and vessel cleaning which includes cleaning of the interiors of storage tanks to remove products or bottoms using shovels, squeegees, scrapers or other means as required.
• Utilize different types of equipment during the tank cleaning process, which may include, but are not limited to, PSI washer, wash down hoses, suctions and discharge hoses, pumps and high‑pressure washer.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Must be dependable, willing to work additional hours as required, and be team oriented.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with training and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work safely in and around heavy machinery in loud, hazardous, and industrial settings.
• Pass a Pulmonary Fit Test and wear a proper respirator with no limitations.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate in the English language.
• Acceptable MVR/Background Check and pass pre‑employment screenings.
• Previous waste handling experience, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid TWIC Card.

Work Environment

• Tools, equipment, and machinery used: Hydroblasting, Vacuum Truck, and tank cleaning equipment.
• Working conditions: Will be exposed to all weather conditions, work on various structures and surfaces at ground and elevated levels up to and possibly exceeding 150ft, work in confined spaces, work a 12‑hour shift with 30‑minute lunch breaks, and if requested, work overtime and respond to emergency callouts whenever they occur. Work days, nights, and weekends. Travel to customer and other Miller sites as needed.
• Physical effort required: Handling tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 150lbs. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, crawl, bend, squat, and kneel. Must be capable of climbing towers, vessels, and tanks.