Hydroblaster Apprentice

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Saint Paul, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $29.00 To $32.99 Hourly

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you’ll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Start your career with our paid apprenticeship! Gain hands‑on experience, develop valuable skills, and enjoy pay increases as you progress. No experience? We’re ready to train the right candidate and set you up for success.

We are seeking a Hydroblaster Apprentice to support refinery operations in Minnesota. The role involves operating specialized industrial equipment, such as vacuum trucks and hydro blasters, to perform industrial services cleaning and maintenance tasks for the oil and gas industry. You will be responsible for ensuring safety, efficiency, and exceptional service in all aspects of your work, while maintaining compliance.

The Hydroblaster Apprentice supports Bay West projects by performing a variety of work, including operating vehicles and equipment within the refinery.

• Perform labor tasks associated with industrial cleaning (equipment set‑up, equipment operation, manual cleaning)
• Operate vacuum trucks, hydro blasters and other company equipment and vehicles
• Accurately perform pre‑trip and post trip, and report deficiencies daily
• Accurately track tasks and time performed on a daily basis
• Interact with customers and provide superior customer service during all activities
• Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs
• Maintain and protect all equipment, keeping it in excellent condition
• Performing cleaning and maintenance for the oil and gas industry
• Perform confined space entry (CSE) while acting as both entrant and attendant
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations
• Operate and troubleshoot routinely used tools and equipment

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's license
• Ability to obtain a CDL

• Experience operating construction equipment, such as an excavator, loader, and/or skid steer
• TWIC Card
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Experience working within oil refineries
• Experience working around vacuum trucks and hydro‑blasters

• Ability to function in work environments that sometimes include high heat, high humidity, extreme cold, roadway traffic hazards, on water (boat operations) and confined spaces
• Occasional work wearing a respirator, infrequent work requiring supplied air, self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and fully encapsulated protective suits
• Adequate vision and hearing to safely see teammates hand signals and hear warning communication in low light
• Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (including reaching, grasping, twisting, pushing, and pulling)
• Semi‑frequent crouching, bending, stooping and twisting, occasionally in tight spaces
• Sitting in a vehicle for up to three hours straight
• Working while standing during a 12‑hour workday
• Frequently lifting up to 10 lbs over an 8‑hour period and occasionally up to 50 lbs over a 4‑hour period
• Occasionally lifting 3‑6" diameter hoses that weigh approximately 20 lbs over the head onto hose racks
• Managing a 55‑gallon drum containing aproximately 400 lbs of material onto a drum dolly, then moving the drum using the dolly

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies.

Bay West is an Equal Opportunity Employer