General Laborer Tech Sign on Bonus

CleanHarbors•Youngstown, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is hiring HydroBlaster/General Labor Technicians in Monaca, Pennsylvania. The role supports the successful setup and operation of water treatment systems, pipeline hydrostatic testing, and other industrial cleaning work. Technicians represent HPC-Industrial while building and maintaining working relationships with clients and customers. The position offers an advertised $1,000 sign-on bonus and an hourly wage of $23–$24, depending on experience. Technicians contribute to safe job execution, operate hydro-blasting and related equipment, inspect completed surfaces when required, and perform routine equipment maintenance. Those working in a supervisory capacity also coordinate job setup and scope with customer representatives, oversee performance and compliance with requirements, and implement procedures directed by the branch manager or designee. The job involves demanding physical work and exposure to challenging conditions, including confined spaces, elevated work areas, extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, pressurized fluids, and high noise levels. Employees must be available for variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may work shifts of up to 16 hours.

Requirements

Complete 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 emergencies.
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.
Be available for variable shift times, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to see, read, distinguish, and understand signs in the work area.
Be able to hear and distinguish emergency signals while on duty.
Be able to execute a 180-degree rotary motion of the cervical spine and extend arms above the head.
Frequently bend at the waist, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, and crawl.
Tolerate being wet from head to toe for an unlimited amount of time.
Climb ladders and work from scaffolding and stationary platforms at heights up to 200 feet.
Tolerate and function in confined spaces with a minimum inside diameter of 5 feet.
Hold the back thrust of 50 pounds on a straight 66-inch pipe for at least one hour.
Be capable of working up to 16 hours per shift.
Be physically capable of using negative-pressure and air-supplied respirators.
Be able to wear protective clothing and equipment, including Nomex coveralls, a back belt, slickers, rubber boots, a fresh-air breathing mask, an escape pack, and a hard hat.
Work in extreme climate conditions, including heat index conditions of 95°F with 98% humidity and sub-zero weather, depending on geographical location.
Work with exposure to chemical and environmental dust, chemical and fluid fumes, exhaust, and highly pressurized fluids; a respirator is provided when required.
Work in noise levels exceeding 85 dBA; hearing protection is provided and required.
Lift and maintain a minimum of 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Act as a safety representative and follow company and customer safety policies and procedures.
Provide hands-on information concerning operations, safety, equipment, emergency response, and administrative functions.
Operate manual and automated hydro-blasting equipment when required.
Operate special equipment such as ultra-high-pressure pumps.
Operate pumping equipment and specialized hydro-blasting, chemical-cleaning, vacuum-truck, and cutting equipment used on the job.
Examine cleaned surfaces when required to confirm they meet company and customer specifications.
Perform routine maintenance on company equipment used on the job.
For personnel in a supervisory capacity, coordinate job setup and scope with customer representatives and ensure performance and customer requirements are met or exceeded.
For personnel in a supervisory capacity, implement company policies and procedures at the job site and report to the branch manager or designee.
Implement procedures to obtain results specified by the branch manager or designee.