Tank Cleaning Operator & Field Technician

Clean Harbors; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (US)

Job summary

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking Tank Cleaning Equipment Operators to join a safety‑driven team on-site at client locations. You will supervise and complete tasks with one crew, follow policies, and support turnarounds under management oversight.

This role is ideal for transitioning military personnel leveraging their safety training. The company emphasizes growth, safety, and comprehensive benefits; training and career development are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Specific vocational training including classroom safety training, on-the-job training and essential experience gained on other jobs.
• Language proficiency: understand English at a level to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations.
• Smartphone required for Electronic Logging Device.
• Federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) is required
• Must be knowledgeable in the operation of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
• Valid Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Act as safety representative responsible for safety policies and procedures of both the company and the customer, including hands-on information regarding operations, safety, equipment, emergency response and administrative functions.
• Must be able to operate Centrifuges, Belt, and Filter presses.
• Operate equipment by energizing the pumping equipment and/or any specialized hydroblasting and/or chemical cleaning equipment, vacuum trucks and cutting equipment being used on the job.
• May be required to examine surface cleaned to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on company equipment being used on the job.
• May transport equipment and personnel to and from customer locations.
• Loading and unloading hoses.
• Provide general maintenance in the field.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

English understanding

TWIC credential

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking Tank Cleaning Equipment Operators to join a safety‑driven team on-site at client locations. You will supervise and complete tasks with one crew, follow policies, and support turnarounds under management oversight.

This role is ideal for transitioning military personnel leveraging their safety training. The company emphasizes growth, safety, and comprehensive benefits; training and career development are provided.