Tank Wash Technician

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.
• Perform non-permit confined space entries for inspections and sometimes cleaning.
• 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.