Tanker Prep Technician

Blacklidge•Gulfport, MS

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Blacklidge is seeking a motivated team player to work as a Tanker Prep Technician in Gulfport, Mississippi. The role is part of a privately held manufacturing company and is pivotal to ensuring tankers are thoroughly cleaned and ready for customer service. The technician cleans tanker and storage-tank interiors, including confined-space work to remove substances such as emulsions and asphalt. Compensation is $17.50 per hour. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or provide valid proof of authorization to work in the United States. Qualified applicants will undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening; the company also conducts random drug testing. Blacklidge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and states that reasonable accommodations may be made so qualified employees can perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Acceptable motor vehicle record.
Acceptable background check.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.
Pass a pulmonary fit test and confined-space training.
Be able to wear a proper respirator without limitations.
Be available to travel on occasion.
Lift 50 pounds repeatedly for the duration of the shift.
Stand for long periods.
Bend, kneel, and lift cumbersome and/or heavy objects for long periods.
Be willing to work outside scheduled times when needed to meet deadlines or complete daily work.
Be a U.S. citizen or have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Clean tanks and vessels, including the interiors and bottoms of storage tanks, using power tools, shovels, squeegees, scrapers, or other means as required.
Use equipment including PSI washers, wash-down hoses, suction and discharge hoses, pumps, and high-pressure washers.
Enter confined spaces to remove substances such as emulsions and asphalt.
Perform additional duties as assigned.