Tank Wash Technician

Heniff Transportation Systems•Blair, NE

About The Position

The Tank Wash Technician performs tasks related to 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 policies, uses personal protective equipment, and assists with field sampling and meter calibration. The position reports directly to the Tank Wash Manager. The work involves cleaning and maintaining customer equipment, including selecting appropriate cleaning methods, monitoring cleaning-solution strengths, connecting and disconnecting hoses, pressure washing, and removing and replacing parts. The technician may also perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs, couple and uncouple tractors and trailers, and drive a yard tractor to move units. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varied weather and temperatures, and may involve chemicals, noise, confined spaces, low-clearance areas, ladders, and scaffolding.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Six or more 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 old.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to work extended periods exceeding eight hours.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
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 and perform on-site remediation, cleanup, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.
Select appropriate cleaning methods for products being cleaned and monitor cleaning-solution strengths.
Drain and carry buckets; connect and disconnect hoses; and perform pressure washing and repetitive operation of a manual chain fall.
Remove and replace parts on customer equipment and perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs of cleaning equipment.
Couple and uncouple tractors and trailers and drive a yard tractor to move units to specified areas.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Periodically work in other facility areas as directed by the Shift Leader or Facility Management.