Industrial Cleaning Technician

PNE•Pasco, WA

11d

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. Job assignments vary 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 a job site. The role involves operating and maintaining industrial cleaning equipment and company vehicles, following safety and emergency-response procedures, inspecting completed work, and providing professional customer service. Work may take place outdoors, in wet or dirty conditions, and in confined spaces. The position may require travel up to 25% and extended workdays or weekends as job needs demand. This is a safety-sensitive position, subject to post-offer background screening, motor vehicle record review, and drug testing.

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%.
Experience working in a safety-sensitive field.
Ability to work outdoors and adapt to wet, dirty conditions and possible confined-space work.
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 when 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; drug testing must be completed within 72 hours of signing the offer letter.

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 for job duties, 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 and other team members to meet company quality standards.
Test machinery and equipment as needed.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Keep safety and mill training current, 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 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).
Teladoc telehealth.
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.