Technician

Groome Industrial Service Group, a nationwide leader focused on the future, provides specialty maintenance services for industries including natural gas-fired power generation, coal-fired power generation, refinery, shipping, manufacturing, aviation, and municipal. Our unique turnkey services help reduce harmful emissions, improve plant performance, and extend the life of valuable industrial equipment and infrastructure. We are a people-centric organization with employees committed to safety, integrity, and accountability.

About the role

This position involves performing work in various service lines such as hydro blasting, air/wet vacuum truck work, tank cleaning, grit/media, or hydro excavation.

Responsibilities

• This is a 100% travel job; travel is provided in company vehicles.
• Provides helper functions as directed for all services, including but not limited to hydro blasting, hydro excavating, grit blasting, vacuum truck work, tank cleaning, and other work assignments.
• Performs work with a positive attitude and in a professional, safe manner.
• Loads hoses and other equipment required for an assigned job onto the truck (necessary materials to be designated by supervisor).
• When directed by the supervisor, hooks up and breaks down hoses using proper tools, gaskets, and Teflon tape.
• Cleans up work area and equipment after work is completed.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, clean workplace, restroom, and customer plant.
• Before starting any job, assist in inspecting equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work area. Informs supervisor of deficiencies which may cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.
• Reports to work on scheduled time. If unable to show up for assigned work, notify the supervisor no less than two (2) hours before the scheduled time.
• Wears personnel protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, and work permits.
• Promotes safety through own actions and work habits. Reports all accidents and near misses involving self, company vehicles, or other job personnel to the supervisor immediately.
• Performs Hazard Recognition Awareness to remove all hazards from the workplace.
• Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and customer.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor and management personnel.
• Develops a basic working knowledge of all equipment utilized to perform assigned duties.

Requirements

• Minimum two years' experience in hydro blasting, vacuum truck work, tank cleaning, hydro excavation, or grit/media blasting services.
• Must be able to travel 100%.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to work any shift along with weekends.
• Must have acceptable ID, pass a background check, physical, and drug test.
• Possession of a TWIC card is a plus but not a requirement.
• Must understand verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
• May reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on occasion.
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

Benefits

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority 24/7/365.
• Competitive wages: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour based on experience.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 60 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) after the eligibility period with company matching component.
• Opportunities for growth and development in your career.
• Positive and safe work environments.