Hydroblast Operator

**Global Environmental & Industrial Response (GEIR)** is currently hiring Hydroblast Operators to join our team. The Hydroblast Operator is to safely operate extremely high-pressured water-blast units to clean customer systems (pipes, boilers, tanks, etc.) and operate industrial vacuum units. Global provides heavy industrial cleaning services to utilities, phosphate/ mining, chemical plants, pulp & paper, and manufacturing facilities with specialization in hydroblasting and vacuum truck work. We provide customized solutions for sulfuric acid facilities, including preventative maintenance and repairs and full turn-key turnaround services. We also offer a variety of waste processing and handling services to ensure that waste generated from client sites, is collected, transported, and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
- Safely operate extremely high-pressured water-blast units to clean customer systems.
- Properly prepares equipment and worksite daily. Arrive at the office or jobsite on time, in uniform, properly groomed and ready to work.
- Follow GEIR safety standards.
- Participate in practical and manual activities daily.
- Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects.
- Required to work in confined spaces, elevated spaces, hot, wet, cold, and foul-smelling environments during an 8-12-hour shift while holding various sizes of vacuum hoses.
- Clean equipment prior to returning to GEIR office.
- Effectively communicate with the Crew Lead or Field Supervisor on area such as safety, quality, and integrity.
- Perform other duties as directed.
- A clean driving record is required for this position.

**Qualifications**:

- Must be able to pass a drug test.
- Ability to carry/move up to 50 Lbs.
- Ability to perform manual labor in an outside setting.
- Ability to perform work conducted in and around confined spaces and at elevated heights.
- Ability to use a respirator in environments where there may be exposure to chemicals, fumes, etc. May be required to be clean-shaven.
- Ability to work over an 8-hour shift if required. May be called out for Emergency response.
- Preferred 2-4 years of hands-on experience and operation with tools / heavy equipment.
- Ability to perform duties in accordance with training and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to physically control industrial hydro-blasting and vacuum equipment.
- Basic mechanical skill preferred.

**Pay**:

- $18-$24/hour (Pay is commensurate with prior experience)

**Benefits**:

- Paid Holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas)
- 75% Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Offered
- plus Free Term Life Insurance
- The company pays 75% of your insurance cost for years 0-2, 85% for years 3-5, and 100% of individual coverage at 5 years.
- Paid Time Off with accruals starting on day 1 and available at 90 days.
- 401K Match up to 4%
- $1,500 Driver Referral Bonus
- Pay Increases
- Career Development
- Accident Insurance
- Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance

**About Us**:
Global Environmental and Industrial Response works with our clients to understand environmental, health, and safety needs to develop and provide the best solution. Our ability to innovate helps us meet the needs of our customers. Our highly trained personnel are ready to serve industrial needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

**Drug free workplace.**

**Background check required.**
- Global Environmental and Industrial Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer._
- Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply._