Laborer-Industrial Cleaning Tech

PNE•Caldwell, ID

24d

About The Position

Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), a division of Pacific Northern Environmental LLC, is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Technician to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and provide service to the company and its clients. CCS provides industrial cleaning and spill response for pulp and paper mills, oil companies, manufacturing businesses, and other industrial clients. The role 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. Teamwork and adherence to company and customer safety requirements are essential. The company pays for required safety training and certifications before employees begin work at job sites. The position involves operating and maintaining work-related equipment and company vehicles, complying with traffic laws and safety procedures, checking completed cleaning work against company and customer expectations, and working with maintenance staff to meet quality standards. Employees must maintain required safety and mill training, provide professional customer service, and maintain punctual, predictable attendance. Work may take place outdoors and in wet or dirty conditions, and may involve confined spaces, ladders, stairs, and extended workdays or weekends as job needs demand. The role requires frequently moving hoses and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees must be clean-shaven to achieve a proper respirator seal under company policy.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company’s vehicle insurance policy.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years of age.
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, as applicable to the task.
Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information and ideas clearly, including exchanging accurate information.
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 in accordance with company policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate work-related equipment, including high-pressure pumps, vacuum trucks, industrial cleaning agents, and other machinery applicable to the task.
Safely operate and maintain company vehicles as required, following traffic laws and company policies.
Follow company and customer safety policies and procedures, including requirements related to operations, safety, equipment, and emergency response.
Inspect cleaned surfaces to ensure they meet company and customer expectations.
Maintain professionalism and provide good customer service while representing the company.
Work as a team participant with maintenance staff 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; trainings are mostly 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 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 leave for qualifying employees.
Up to $2,000 per year in profit sharing for qualifying employees.
Annual company events.
Safety incentives.