Equipment Operator I

CleanHarborsWestlake, LA
Onsite

About The Position

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is looking for an Equipment Operator to join their safety-conscious team! This team member is responsible for the safe and successful execution of jobs across all service lines and various other responsibilities. The Equipment Operator serves as a representative of HPC Industrial in creating a continuous working relationship with clients/customers. Transitioning Military, this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills and training as you return to civilian life.

Requirements

  • Specific vocational preparation 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.
  • Valid driver’s license, CDL Class A or B and other requirements of company’s driving policy required when driving company vehicle or using personal vehicle on company business.
  • Must be knowledgeable in the operation of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
  • Experience operating a vacuum truck.
  • Smartphone required for Electronic Logging Device.
  • Working knowledge of operating equipment used in wet and dry vacuums.

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.
  • Hands-on operation, when required, of manual and automated hydroblasting equipment.
  • Operation of special equipment, such as Ultra High-Pressure pumps.
  • 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.
  • Perform any and all duties associated with liquid vacs, air machines and jet rodders.
  • Direct a crew of vacuum technicians.
  • Transport equipment and personnel to and from customer locations.
  • Completes pre and post trip inspections, driver’s logs and complies with all other vehicle policy and DOT requirements.
  • Loading and unloading hoses.
  • Unload vacuum truck at the dump site.
  • Provide general maintenance in the field.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
  • Group 401K with company matching component
  • Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only)
  • Generous paid time off
  • Company paid training
  • Tuition reimbursement
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