Technician

Groome Industrial Service Group, a nationwide leader in specialty maintenance services, supports industries including natural gas-fired power generation, coal-fired power generation, refinery, shipping, manufacturing, aviation, and municipal sectors. Our turnkey services reduce harmful emissions, improve plant performance, and extend the life of industrial equipment and infrastructure. We prioritize safety, integrity, and accountability in a people-centric organization.

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated Technicians with CDL in Wurtland, KY. This role involves traveling to power generation plants throughout the region to receive training on de-slagging large utility boilers using explosives.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a vacuum truck, heavy equipment, or other company vehicles.
• Operate the vac truck/VecLoader, monitoring gauges and functions.
• Assist with setup, inspect equipment and vacuum hoses/connectors before, during, and after projects.
• Complete all related paperwork.
• Perform power washing, scaffolding, shoveling, explosive blasting, grinding, construction, demolition, and painting.

Requirements

• Work Hours: Shift times vary based on customer needs, including potential afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts. Availability for emergencies is required.
• Travel: Out-of-state travel by air or vehicle is required, including hotel stays.
• Safety: Adherence to all Groome, OSHA, and customer safety policies.
• Wardrobe: Jeans, steel-toed boots, weather-appropriate layers. Respirator users must be clean-shaven.
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moderate to severe noise levels.
• Regularly climbing, standing, walking, talking, and hearing. Frequent sitting, handling, and reaching.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision.
• Physical demand level (PDL) ranges from Medium to Very Heavy; willingness to fulfill all demand levels is essential.
• Ability to lift 90 pounds.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• Basic mechanical skills required.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license.
• No felony or family violence convictions.
• No DWI convictions in the last 5 years.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Reliable transportation and residence within an hour of our Wurtland, KY office.
• Willingness to be on call 24/7.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Benefits

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority 24/7/365.
• Competitive wages.
• 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.