Operations Technician

Operations Technician

Location: Norfolk, VA (On‑Site)

Schedule: Rotating Day/Night Shifts (after training)

Type: Contract‑to‑Hire

Pay Rate: $19/hr

Start your career in a hands‑on industrial operations environment supporting mechanical sampling systems used in large bulk terminals. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys physical, outdoor work, mechanical tasks, and a role where accuracy and dependability are essential.

Operations Technicians help maintain, clean, and monitor mechanical sampling equipment used to process bulk materials. This work requires strong attention to detail, comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions, and the ability to follow procedures accurately.

• Clean exterior and interior parts of mechanical sampling systems using air, water, and hand or powered tools.
• Remove material buildup, debris, and residues from equipment, walkways, platforms, grounds, tools, and vehicles.
• Observe equipment during both operational and non‑operational periods to monitor condition and performance.
• Record and evaluate sample ratio data, weights, tonnages, and equipment parameters.
• Track loading sequences and document findings accurately.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures as needed to ensure safe work practices.
• Work rotational shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Support additional duties assigned by supervisors to maintain system reliability and site cleanliness.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
• Comfortable with extended periods of walking, standing, climbing ladders/stairs, and working on uneven surfaces.
• Strong dependability, time‑management, and task follow‑through.
• Ability to understand written instructions and complete accurate documentation.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, email, data entry, and calculator use.
• Basic math skills and legible handwriting.
• High level of safety awareness and the ability to follow procedures precisely.

• Familiarity with hand tools, basic mechanical work, or industrial environments.
• Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures.

• Contract‑to‑hire with strong long‑term potential.
• Once hired full‑time, employees receive: medical coverage fully paid for the employee, vision and dental coverage, paid time off (40 hours in the first year; 80 hours after two years), 9 paid holidays, paid parental leave, retirement plan with a 5% match, opportunity to build a stable career in industrial operations, work with a supportive team focused on equipment reliability and safe work practices.

• Fully outdoor environment with exposure to seasonal temperature extremes.
• Work involves climbing, kneeling, standing, and navigating uneven or weather‑affected terrain.
• Dirty, dusty conditions requiring proper PPE.

Training Period: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (approximately 90 days)

Rotating Schedule After Training: A repeating cycle of 6‑week rotations:

1. Days – Front Half:
Sun–Wed | 7 AM – 7 PM
2. Days – Back Half:
Wed–Sat | 7 AM – 7 PM
3. Nights – Back Half:
Wed–Sat | 7 PM – 7 AM
4. Nights – Front Half:
Sun–Wed | 7 PM – 7 AM
5. Then the cycle repeats.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, VA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk, VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.