Industrial Laborer

Overview

Jet Blast, Inc. offers a full line of hydro blasters and vacuum trucks used in a variety of industrial fields and applications such as cleaning chemical refineries, food industry, waste water treatment, clean water treatment, ship yards, and storm drain maintenance. We have been in business since 1979 with our office located in Curtis Bay, MD. We are an emergency based company, so not all jobs will be scheduled in advance.

The purpose of this position is to support a crew that utilizes vacuum trucks and hydro blasters (we will provide training) on a daily basis for necessary routine & restorative maintenance to a number of different industries.

Responsibilities

• Performing industrial maintenance cleaning work, including vacuuming industrial waste/materials (solids, sludges, and liquids), water blast cleaning various surfaces and jetting sewer, water or process lines.
• Performing various hands-on work such as pressure washing, vacuum operations, etc.
• Physical labor such as shoveling.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Performing tasks including but not limited to sediment and debris removal.
• Assisting crew leaders and coworkers with loading equipment & performing work.
• Ensuring constant and proper utilization of all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ability to work in diverse environments such as confined spaces, sewer and storm drain manholes and storage tanks.
• Ability to establish and maintain a safe work site by following standards established by OSHA & Jet Blast, Inc.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to show up on time to work each day.
• Must have the willingness to train.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work weekends & nights as needed.
• Must be able to work in extreme work environments and conditions, including working in confined spaces (no claustrophobia/ fear of heights).
• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to communicate with supervisors and other crew members.
• Must be willing to work overtime when emergencies come in or there is a full schedule.
• Employee is directly responsible for assisting in the establishment and implementation of all safety practices on a per job basis.
• Must be physically capable of instituting such practices, without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves and/or colleagues.
• Previous outdoor labor, driving or construction experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided
• Tools provided

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.