Laborer-Industrial Cleaning Tech

PNE•Caldwell, ID

26d•$23 - $28

About The Position

Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), a division of Pacific Northern Environmental LLC, is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Technician to provide industrial cleaning and spill-response services in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. CCS serves pulp and paper mills, oil companies, manufacturers, and other industrial clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. The work varies by job and may include operating vacuum trucks and pulling hoses, hydroblasting with high-pressure water, hydro excavation, tank cleaning, and confined-space entry. Employees must work as part of a team and follow company and customer safety requirements. The company pays for required safety training and certifications before employees begin work at job sites. The position involves operating and maintaining work equipment and company vehicles, following safety and emergency-response procedures, inspecting cleaned surfaces for compliance with expectations, testing machinery as needed, and providing professional customer service. Work may take place outdoors and in wet or dirty conditions, sometimes in confined spaces. Travel of up to 25% may be required, and extended workdays or weekends may be needed according to job demands.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and eligibility for coverage under the company's vehicle insurance policy.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Experience working in a safety-sensitive field.
Ability to work outdoors, in wet or dirty conditions, and potentially in confined spaces.
Ability to frequently move hoses and other work-related equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate company machinery, including vacuum trucks and hydroblast machinery.
Ability to observe details at close range and communicate and exchange information accurately.
Ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs.
Ability to work extended-hour days and weekends as job needs demand.
Must be clean-shaven to achieve a proper respirator seal under company policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience using industrial cleaning equipment such as vacuum trucks and hydroblasting machinery; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate work-related equipment, including high-pressure pumps, vacuum trucks, and industrial cleaning agents.
Safely operate and maintain company vehicles, following traffic laws and company policies.
Follow company and customer safety policies and procedures, including operational, equipment, and emergency-response requirements.
Inspect cleaned surfaces to ensure they meet company and customer expectations.
Represent the company professionally and provide good customer service.
Work with maintenance staff as a team to meet company quality standards.
Test machinery and equipment as needed.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Keep safety and mill training current, with training generally completed annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision options for employees and eligible dependents.
Voluntary and company-paid Life AD&D.
Specialty prescription programs.
Group AFLAC hospital, critical illness, and accident plans.
Pre-tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA).
Pre-tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA).
Telehealth by Teladoc.
401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid trainings and certifications.
Paid leave, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement for qualifying employees.
Up to $2,000 per year in profit sharing for qualifying employees.
Annual company events.
Safety incentives.