Industrial Crew Lead

About the role

Are you enthusiastic about safely leading industrial projects? Join the Badger team as an Industrial Crew Lead! In this role, you'll supervise and coordinate crew activities involving hydro-blasting, vacuuming, and other industrial services including maintenance, repair, installation, and testing activities. If you're detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and ready to be part of essential industrial work.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coaches crew members by providing feedback, assisting with tasks, and training new team members according to company and client policies.
• Consistently follows all safety policies, including OSHA and regulatory requirements; completes Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), safety paperwork, and immediately reports any safety incidents or issues to management.
• Inspects job sites, equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and work areas before starting tasks, promptly reporting any deficiencies to the supervisor.
• Operates and sets up industrial cleaning equipment such as high-pressure pumps, hydro-blasting, and vacuum systems, strictly adhering to operational guidelines and safety procedures.
• Safely performs manual labor tasks around heavy machinery in loud, hazardous industrial environments, including cleaning, installing, fitting, and repairing equipment (valves, caps, hoses, pumps, gaskets, etc.).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class A CDL strongly preferred.
• Tanker endorsement required, or must be obtained shortly after hire.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial cleaning experience required; experience in refinery, pulp & paper, manufacturing, or power generation industries preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience operating hydro-blasting, vacuum, and/or high-pressure cleaning equipment required.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.

Skills

• Customer Service Focused and comfortable with customer interaction
• Enthusiasm for being part of a safety-focused collaborative team
• Technology adept
• Personal Protective Equipment provided
• Candidates must undergo a physical examination and complete pre-employment screenings such as driver’s abstract review and drug and alcohol test

Benefits

• Generous weekly pay and overtime opportunities
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Attractive vacation programs
• Inclusive Group Life insurance
• Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Rewarding employee referral program