Wash Technician

TAS Environmental Services LP•Channelview, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

TAS Environmental Services is hiring a Wash Technician to assist in day-to-day operations, including emergency response, equipment cleaning, inventory of supplies and assets, and industrial tank cleaning. This role involves a potentially dirty and physically demanding work environment with strenuous physical labor. The Wash Technician is responsible for safely and effectively cleaning containers used for transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials, adhering to all applicable guidelines and Company safety procedures.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Industrial, tank cleaning, or similar work experience
Must be able to meet criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
Class C (Texas) or equivalent required
Demonstrate the ability to safely operate equipment
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership
Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents, Standard Operating Procedures, and SDS sheets
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures
Ability to meet deadlines or ensure that daily work is completed
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing at times.
The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 60 pounds.
Must be able to frequently climb stairs and ladders.
May occasionally deal with heights.
Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, employees and managers.
Effective conflict resolution abilities.
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to read, write and do mathematics.
Ability to wear Personal Equipment, including Respiratory Protection which requires the employee to be clean shaven throughout the duration of employment with TAS Environmental Services LP.
Consist of both office setting and physical jobsite.
Able to work in confined spaces when needed.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED), desired but not required
HAZWOPER and Confined Space certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Safely and effectively prepare, clean, and inspect containers and ancillary equipment in accordance with established methods and applicable regulations
Manually clean, install, fit, and repair valves, caps, hoses, pumps, gaskets and other equipment
Operate all necessary cleaning equipment such as high-pressure pumps, air electrical and/or mechanical equipment including hot and/or cold air blow drying systems, in accordance with operation training and guidelines and safety procedures
Maintain equipment in optimal working order and perform regular maintenance to maximize production
Sweep and shovel waste into drums for proper disposal
May operate appropriate equipment to move containers around the facility as requested
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Observe all safety and security procedures, report unsafe conditions, and properly use equipment
Maintain open communication with team members and leadership
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
Performs other job-related duties as assigned