Equipment Technician I

MPW•Wintersville, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a dependable Equipment Technician I to support industrial cleaning and environmental services operations at customer sites. This role operates specialized equipment, assists field crews with hands-on job tasks, and helps maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality service standards in demanding industrial environments.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, vocational training, or equivalent work experience preferred.
Previous experience in industrial cleaning, equipment operation, maintenance, or related field environments preferred.
Basic understanding of mechanical systems and heavy equipment operation strongly preferred.
CDL preferred but not required.
MPW equipment operation certification or the ability to successfully complete required training.
Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds regularly throughout the workday.
Ability to perform physically demanding labor including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and repetitive motion during extended shifts.
Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, noisy industrial settings, and outdoor environments exposed to varying weather conditions.
Ability to wear respirators, protective clothing, and other required PPE while working around chemicals, dust, fumes, and industrial hazards.
Ability to travel for customer projects and work schedules that may include overtime, overnight assignments, weekends, holidays, and shifts exceeding 8–12 hours.

Nice To Haves

Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and perform basic equipment or vehicle maintenance in the field.
Dependability and flexibility to respond to emergency service calls, changing schedules, and extended work hours as needed.
Team-oriented mindset with the willingness to support labor crews and contribute to physically demanding job tasks.
Safety-focused approach with the ability to follow operational procedures, wear required PPE, and work responsibly in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Set up and prepare water blasting, vacuum, and related equipment at customer jobsites.
Transport equipment and materials safely to and from assigned work locations.
Operate specialized industrial cleaning equipment including water blasters, wet/dry vacuum units, and wash trucks.
Assist crews with manual labor tasks including vacuuming, hydro blasting, pipe lancing, and debris removal.
Perform minor repairs and field maintenance on equipment and vehicles as needed.
Monitor and maintain proper oil, fuel, and fluid levels on all assigned equipment.
Inspect equipment before and after use to help ensure safe and reliable operation.
Clean and prepare equipment prior to returning units to MPW branch locations.
Follow all company safety standards, customer site procedures, and environmental compliance requirements.
Support emergency response operations that may require non-traditional schedules, weekends, holidays, or overnight work.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, crew members, and customer representatives at job sites.
Complete additional operational duties and assignments as directed by leadership.