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, as well as on-site remediation, cleanup, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling. The role operates cleaning and other equipment, follows health and safety policies and regulations, and uses required personal protective equipment. The technician assists with field sampling and meter calibration and performs other duties as assigned. This position reports directly to the Tank Wash Manager. Work includes cleaning tanker trailers and customer equipment, selecting appropriate cleaning methods, monitoring cleaning-solution strength, and performing routine maintenance and emergency repairs on cleaning equipment. Duties also involve non-permit confined-space entries for inspection and sometimes cleaning, connecting and disconnecting hoses, draining and carrying buckets, operating a manual chain fall, removing and replacing parts, and moving trailers around the facility using a yard tractor. The job involves working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and a range of temperatures, potentially elevated noise levels, confined or low-clearance spaces, and at elevations up to eight feet on ladders or scaffolding. Employees may periodically 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.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Solid communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to be flexible and 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.
Ability to complete computer-module safety training, including on-the-job training.
Ability to work extended periods exceeding eight hours.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders or stairs, and frequent repetitive motions.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

Confined-space-entry (CSE) training.
Experience with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waste codes, manifesting, and Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR).
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals.

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 immediately notify a supervisor of mechanical failures or equipment problems.
Comply with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Assist with field sampling activities and meter calibration.
Clean hazardous, non-hazardous, and food-grade tanker trailers and customer equipment.
Perform on-site remediation, cleanup, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.
Select appropriate cleaning methods and monitor the strength of cleaning solutions.
Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on cleaning equipment.
Perform non-permit confined-space entries for inspection and, sometimes, cleaning.
Drain and carry buckets; connect and disconnect hoses; and operate a manual chain fall.
Remove and replace parts on customer equipment.
Couple and uncouple tractors and trailers, and drive a yard tractor to move units to designated areas.
Perform additional duties as assigned.