Equipment Operator II

Clean Harbors • Westlake, LA

2h

About The Position

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking an Equipment Operator II to safely and successfully execute jobs across its service lines. The operator represents HPC Industrial and helps maintain continuous working relationships with clients and customers. The role includes operating hydroblasting and other specialized equipment, supporting field maintenance, and transporting equipment and personnel to customer locations. The position may be suitable for transitioning military personnel seeking to apply their skills and training in civilian employment.

Requirements

• Specific vocational preparation, including classroom safety training, on-the-job training, and essential experience gained on other jobs.
• Understand English well enough to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations.
• Have a valid driver’s license and meet company driving policy requirements when driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle for company business.
• Be knowledgeable in operating emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
• Have a smartphone for the Electronic Logging Device.
• Have working knowledge of equipment used in wet and dry vacuums.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in applying company and customer safety policies and procedures, including providing hands-on information about operations, safety, equipment, emergency response, and administrative functions.
• Operate manual and automated hydroblasting equipment when required.
• Operate specialized equipment, including Ultra High-Pressure pumps.
• Energize and operate pumping equipment and specialized hydroblasting, chemical cleaning, vacuum truck, and cutting equipment used on the job.
• Examine cleaned surfaces when required to ensure they conform to company and customer specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on company equipment used on the job.
• Perform 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.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections and driver logs, and comply with vehicle policies and DOT requirements.
• Load and unload hoses.
• Unload vacuum trucks at dump sites.
• 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 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. only)
• Generous paid time off
• Company-paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed