Tank Wash Technician

Quality Distribution Inc.

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Billing, Business Solutions, Computer Software, Datasheets, Detail Oriented, Employee Benefits, English Language, Flexible Spending Accounts, Hazardous Materials/Substances, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Loading/Unloading, Regulations, Shipping/Receiving, Test Equipment, Training/Teaching, Truck Driver, Trucking
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
2 days ago

Quality Wash Solutions (QWS) specializes in tank wash services for chemical tank trailers. QWS's experts ensure that each tank wash is completed safely and efficiently, allowing drivers to get back on the road with the confidence that their trailer is ready for the next haul.

We are looking for an energetic, reliable Tank Wash Technician to join our team in Huston, TX . We are a dynamic, stable and growing company. We have great long term career opportunities across our headquarters, trucking terminals, mechanic shops, depots, tank washes and other locations. If you want to join the industry leader and make a difference, please consider this opportunity and apply at QWSTankwash.com.

Compensation and Incentives

  • Weekly Competitive Pay
  • Referral Program
  • Employee benefits: Discounted premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Generous Paid Time Off/ Holiday Schedule
  • Employee Matching 401K
  • CSX Employee Stock Purchase Program
Job Details

Job Summary

The Tank Wash Technician is responsible for performing all aspects of tank trailer and ISO cleaning, including inspecting the trailer for residual product, and post-cleaning inspection of the interior/exterior of the trailer.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Safely and effectively perform all duties to prepare, clean and inspect tank trailers and ISOs, including but not limited to: vents, valves, clean-out caps, clamps, loading/unloading lines, hoses, and other equipment that is to be cleaned as per normal tank cleaning procedures.
  • Properly operate atmospheric testing equipment and understand the use and care of rescue equipment used in confined space rescue.
  • Comply with the Company provided literature and training and all existing Federal, State, Local and Company requirements, rules, and regulations that pertain to personal safety in the performance of duties.
  • Complete paperwork for Confined Space Entry, shipping and receiving of cleaned units, and operation of facility software for TW tickets, billing, safety, etc.
  • Maintain an environment of cleanliness and safety within the wash facility.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
  • Discounted Premiums for Medical Dental/Vision
  • Basic Life/Voluntary Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k Employer Match and Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESSP)
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
Requirements

Skills and Abilities:
  • 1 year's relevant experience
  • Mechanical ability and inclination
  • Excellent attention to details
  • Ability to speak, read, and understand English for comprehension of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) chemical information
  • Ability to navigate basic computer software and other business related software
Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • At least 1 year of related experience required.
Additional Job Information

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
  • This is a full-time position, hours are M-F 7am-3:30pm
Work Environment:
  • Indoors, Outdoors, Water, Dust, Confined Space
  • Tank washers frequently work with various cleaning chemicals and may encounter hazardous materials or their residues, requiring the proper use of PPE, including respirators and chemical-resistant gloves
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Heights, Extreme Temperatures, Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, Respirator, Goggles, Dust Mask, Ear Plugs
  • Other - Tyvek Suits or aprons or bib/overalls. Hard hat or bump cap, other PPE as outlined in the Hazard Assessment Manual
  • Safety First environment - Complacency is not an option.


Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Quality Carriers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About the Company

Q

Quality Distribution Inc.

At Quality Distribution Inc. (QDI), availability, reliability and dependability have been our watchwords for more than 100 years. From our humble beginnings as a small operation hauling lime and milk to where we are today- operating the largest bulk tank truck network in North America- we have never forgotten the importance of being available, reliable and dependable. We believe these very qualities have helped make us a core carrier of choice for many of the global chemical processing corporations in the Fortune 500, corporations with recognizable names like Dow Chemical Company, Procter & Gamble, E.I. Dupont, and PPG Industries.

In addition to these leaders in chemical processing, we also provide transportation and delivery services for each of the top 100 chemical producers in the world. Our determination to run an honest and ethical business that respects its customers, employees and stakeholders has helped us to forge these types of mutually beneficial business relationships. Today, with over 125 offices across North America, and the strength of more than 3,000 drivers and franchises working with us, QDI retains its position as an industry leader.

The Quality Distribution Inc. family of transportation and services companies includes:

  • Quality Carriers, Inc., the largest bulk transportation company in North America, combining the largest fleet of stainless steel tanks with the industry's broadest and most complete terminal network.
  • QC Energy Resources, a leading transportation and logistics vendor serving the oil and gas sector.
  • Boasso Global, a premier provider of depot, maintenance, cleaning, and transportation services for ISO tank containers globally.
COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Transport and Storage - Materials
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
https://www.qualitydistribution.com/