Tank Wash Technician

Total Clean, LLC; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Vacation Time

Company Paid Holidays

401(k) and Roth with Employer Matching

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Heniff Transportation is seeking a Tank Wash Technician to perform cleaning of tanker trailers, on-site remediation, de-contamination, and handling of hazardous materials. The role requires adherence to safety policies, equipment operation, and strict quality standards.

Key responsibilities include operating pumps and heavy equipment, maintaining PPE usage, and supporting field sampling and meters calibration under supervision. Prior experience in related industrial cleaning is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; six+ months related experience.
• Solid communication and attention to detail; able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow health, safety and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Follow Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe work environment.
• Operate light and heavy equipment (pumps, compressors, boilers, bobcats, forklift).
• Handle hand tools and pressure washers and ensure proper equipment use; report issues.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and wear PPE as required.
• Assist in field sampling activities and meter calibration; perform other duties as assigned.
• Report to Tank Wash Manager and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pumps

Compressors

Boilers

Bobcats

Forklift

Pressure washers

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Summary

The position is responsible for the performance of tasks associated with the cleaning of hazardous, non-hazardous and food grade tanker trailers, on-site remediation, clean-up, equipment de-contamination and handling of hazardous materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Tank Wash Technician ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Operate light and heavy equipment including but not limited to pumps, compressors, boilers, bobcats, forklift, etc.
• Tank Wash Technician handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, including pressure washers.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and immediately notify supervisor of any mechanical failure or problem of equipment.
• Tank Wash Technician adheres to and ensure compliance with Health & Safety Compliance and regulations.
• Wear and properly use a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
• Tank Wash Technician assists in field sampling activities and calibration of meters.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Tank Wash Technician reports directly to The Tank Wash Manager.

Education and Experience

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Six or more months industry-related experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with confined space entry (CSE) training
• Experience with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waste codes, manifesting and Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR)
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals
• Ability to complete computer module safety training program including on the job training

Essential Qualifications

• Solid communication skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision
• Proven skill to be flexible and adapt to change
• Strong customer service orientation; ensure needs and deadlines are met in a timely fashion
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive and motivated attitude
• Proven focus on continuous improvement in the workplace
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced organization
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. May be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed. Required to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. Climb ladders and or stairs for cleaning duties. Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods. Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires frequent draining into and carrying of buckets. The position is responsible for connecting and disconnecting of hoses. This position requires frequent pressure washing This position requires frequent repetitive motion of operating a manual chain fall. Perform parts removal and replacement on customer’s equipment. Perform proper selection of cleaning methods for the products that are cleaned. Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs of cleaning equipment. Monitor the strengths of cleaning solutions. Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Work Environment

Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions: including extreme heat and cold while wearing various levels of personal protective equipment. Work with cleaning chemicals and wear appropriate PPE for the environment. Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance. Working at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding up to eight feet above ground. Periodically perform work in other areas of the facility as directed by the Shift Leader or Facility Management. This position couples and uncouples tractors/trailers. This position drives a yard tractor, moving units to specified areas.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Company 401(k) and Roth with Employer Matching Contributions
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Accident Critical Illness Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program
• Travel Assistance Program

At Heniff, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Heniff treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

The Heniff family of companies is the premier leader in liquid bulk transportation, food grade, rail transloading, iso depot operations, tank cleaning and maintenance. Our mission is to efficiently provide Supply Chain Solutions to our customers safely, securely and on time, every time. From our high-tech tracking and technology systems to our friendly drivers and customer service staff, everything is focused on ways to come up with solutions to our customers’ problems and to make it as easy as possible to do business with us. With nearly 100 locations connected nationwide and over 2000 tractors, our integrated freight network of opportunities and capacity for our drivers and customers is unmatched. Even though we have the look of a big company, we have the feel of a small company. Our goal is not to be the biggest, but to be the best!