Equipment & Parts Cleaner
About The Position
The Equipment and Parts Cleaner is an entry-level Service Support position that supports skilled technicians and service operations. The employee cleans, prepares, and finishes heavy equipment and components alongside experienced technicians in a shop environment. The position offers hands-on experience for someone interested in developing skills and potentially growing into a Heavy Equipment Technician role. The role involves operating cleaning equipment, maintaining tools and the work area, handling and properly disposing of hazardous chemicals, and following safety, environmental, and company procedures. It is designated as a Safety-Sensitive Position.
Requirements
- Proof of a high school diploma or GED.
- Ability to communicate in English by speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing.
- Ability to work daily with hazardous chemicals, solvents, strong soaps, caustic cleaning chemicals, or related cleaning agents.
- Consistent attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in equipment and parts cleaning.
- Previous heavy equipment operation experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate high-pressure water hoses, steam cleaners, and chemical cleaning tanks.
- Clean machines, parts, and equipment according to department guidelines and procedures, providing quality cleaning service to shops.
- Perform work within established guideline hours.
- Repair and maintain equipment and tools in the work area.
- Work safely and follow applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Interpret and follow oral and written instructions; submit necessary reports, records, and data.
- Cross-train in all areas of the department to support consistent workflow and coverage.
- Operate machines and vehicles.
- Own and maintain required personal tools, including a 3/8–5/8 combination wrench set, three sizes of screwdrivers, a 10-inch adjustable wrench, a putty knife, and a gasket scraper.
- Maintain steam guns, cleaning tanks, high-pressure hoses, and other essential tools.
- Maintain proper chemical pH levels in cleaning tanks and equipment in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Properly dispose of used hazardous chemicals, containers, and materials.
- Maintain drains and grated trenches by removing grates and cleaning and digging out trenches.
- Work within and promote corporate values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
