Tank Wash Technician

Heniff Transportation Systems•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Tank Wash Technician performs tasks associated with cleaning hazardous, non-hazardous, and food-grade tanker trailers; on-site remediation and cleanup; equipment decontamination; and hazardous-material handling. The role operates and maintains cleaning equipment, follows health and safety requirements, uses personal protective equipment, and may assist with field sampling and meter calibration. The position reports directly to the Tank Wash Manager. Work includes cleaning and maintaining equipment, selecting suitable cleaning methods, monitoring cleaning-solution strengths, making routine maintenance and emergency repairs, and performing parts removal and replacement on customer equipment. The technician also connects and disconnects hoses, drains and carries buckets, pressure washes, performs non-permit confined-space entries for inspection and sometimes cleaning, and moves trailers around the facility using a yard tractor. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, in varying weather and temperatures, with cleaning chemicals, potentially elevated noise, confined spaces, low-clearance areas, and work at elevations up to eight feet. The role may involve extended work periods exceeding eight hours and work in other facility areas as directed by the Shift Leader or Facility Management.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least six months of industry-related experience.
Solid communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work with little supervision.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced organization.
Strong customer-service orientation and ability to meet needs and deadlines in a timely manner.
Positive, proactive, and motivated attitude.
Focus on continuous improvement in the workplace.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work extended periods exceeding eight hours.
Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

Confined-space-entry (CSE) training or experience.
Experience with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waste codes, manifesting, and Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR).
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals.
Ability to complete computer-module safety training, including on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies and processes, and work safely at all times.
Operate light and heavy equipment, including pumps, compressors, boilers, bobcats, and forklifts.
Use hand tools and powered industrial tools, including pressure washers.
Use equipment properly and promptly notify a supervisor of mechanical failures or equipment problems.
Follow and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and regulations.
Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Assist with field sampling activities and meter calibration.
Clean hazardous, non-hazardous, and food-grade tanker trailers; perform on-site remediation, cleanup, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.
Connect and disconnect hoses, drain and carry buckets, and perform pressure washing.
Perform non-permit confined-space entries for inspections and, at times, cleaning.
Operate a manual chain fall and perform parts removal and replacement on customer equipment.
Select appropriate cleaning methods and monitor cleaning-solution strengths.
Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs of cleaning equipment.
Couple and uncouple tractors and trailers, and drive a yard tractor to move units to designated areas.
Perform additional duties as assigned.