Industrial Cleaning Technician

PNE•Pasco, WA

1d•$24 - $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, and manufacturing and industrial clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. The work varies by job and may involve operating vacuum trucks and pulling hoses, hydroblasting with high-pressure water, hydro excavation, tank cleaning, and confined-space entry. The company provides required safety training and certifications before employees start work at job sites. Technicians operate and maintain work-related equipment and company vehicles, follow company and customer safety procedures, inspect completed surfaces, test machinery, and work with maintenance staff to meet quality standards. The position requires professionalism, customer service, regular attendance, and keeping safety and mill training current. Work may take place outdoors, in wet or dirty conditions, and in confined spaces, and may require travel of up to 25%, extended workdays, and weekends as job needs demand.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and eligibility to be covered 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%.
Ability to work outdoors and adapt to the possibility of confined spaces, wet or dirty conditions, and moving hoses and other 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.
Participation in the company respiratory protection program, including maintaining required medical clearance and fit testing; facial hair must not interfere with the seal of a tight-fitting respirator.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and maintain applicable DOT medical and audiometric qualifications.
Successful completion of post-offer background screening, Motor Vehicle Record review, and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience using industrial cleaning equipment, such as vacuum trucks and hydroblasting machinery; preferred but not required.
Experience working in a safety-sensitive field.

Responsibilities

Operate work-related equipment, including high-pressure pumps, vacuum trucks, and industrial cleaning agents.
Safely operate and maintain company vehicles as needed, following traffic laws and company policies.
Follow company and customer safety policies and procedures, including requirements related to operations, equipment, and emergency response.
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 participant to meet company quality standards.
Test machinery and equipment as needed.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Keep safety and mill training up to date, with much of the training completed annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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