Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors • Benicia, CA

3h

About The Position

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely and successfully execute jobs across its service lines. The operator represents HPC Industrial and builds ongoing working relationships with clients and customers. The role involves operating hydroblasting and other specialized equipment, supporting field crews, transporting equipment and personnel, and completing related inspections and maintenance. The position is also presented as an opportunity for transitioning military personnel to apply their skills and training in civilian work.

Requirements

• Specific vocational preparation, including classroom safety training, on-the-job training, and relevant experience gained on other jobs.
• Ability to understand English well enough to comprehend safety training and respond to emergency instructions.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL Class A or B and other requirements of the company driving policy are required when driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle on company business.
• Knowledge of operating emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
• Experience operating a vacuum truck.
• Smartphone required for use with an Electronic Logging Device.
• Working knowledge of equipment used in wet and dry vacuums.

Responsibilities

• Represent and apply 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 special equipment such as ultra-high-pressure pumps.
• Operate pumping, hydroblasting, chemical-cleaning, vacuum-truck, and cutting equipment used on jobs.
• Examine cleaned surfaces when required to ensure they meet company and customer specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on company equipment used on the job.
• Perform duties associated with liquid vacuums, 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 component.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. only).
• Generous paid time off.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Positive and safe work environments.

What This Job Offers

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