Equipment Operator - W-S Companies

About the Position

W-S Industrial Services, a division of W-S Companies, is seeking Equipment Operators to join our team. The operator is responsible for maintaining and operating W-S equipment between locations.

Why work for W-S Companies?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority 24/7/365!
• Competitive wages - the salary range for this position is $24.00 plus per hour based on qualifications and CDL
• Paid time off, comprehensive health benefits coverage after 60 days of full-time employment
• 401(k) after the eligibility period with company matching component
• Opportunities for growth and development in your career
• Positive and safe work environments

Key Responsibilities

• This is a 100% travel job; travel is provided in company vehicles
• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely at all times
• Responsible for operating and maintaining all equipment associated with the assigned service line. The ability to operate and support additional service line equipment is strongly desired
• Perform Hazard Recognition Awareness to remove all hazards from the workplace
• Responsible for setting up and performing their job
• DOT driver complies with all DOT regulations and record-keeping
• Inspects company vehicles, equipment, and tools before and after returning to the yard. Reports deficiencies to appropriate management personnel. (pre- and post-trip inspection reports)
• Promotes the company's business by conducting work assignments professionally and safely.
• Assists in project planning of jobs, including on-site inspections, writing procedures, specifying equipment and chemicals, etc.
• Communicate the assigned job's status to division management and customer representatives (before, during, and after the job is completed).
• Assists in performing field maintenance on company vehicles, equipment, and tools, daily.
• Responsible for hookup and breakdown of equipment using proper tools and procedures.
• Inspects equipment, hoses, connection, pumps, and general work area before starting the job. Corrects deficiencies that may cause accidents, injuries, lost productivity, or which are consistent with the work order or customer's requirements.
• Operates all company equipment when authorized and qualified, following company rules, plant rules, and work orders.
• Cleans up work area and equipment after work is complete. Assists in maintaining a safe, clean workplace, change room, locker area, and client's facility.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What does it take to work for W-S Companies?

• Minimum of three years of experience as a driver or hydro blast/vacuum truck equipment operator
• Minimum of two years of industrial field experience
• Working knowledge of Safety Leadership and management skills
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and acceptable ID
• Possess or be able to acquire a CDL A or B endorsement; hazmat is recommended but not required
• Possession of a TWIC card is a plus but not necessary
• Must pass a background check, drug screen, and physical
• Superior customer service skills
• High school diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability and willingness to travel and work any shift, including weekends
• Understand verbal and written instructions
• Basic math and safety skills
• Ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 50 Ibs. on occasion
• May reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on occasion
• Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects frequently
• Will climb and move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas while maintaining balance
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions

About W-S Companies

Founded in 1993, W-S Companies and its subsidiaries are one of the US's largest privately held, veteran-owned, and operated industrial services companies. As a leader in industrial cleaning and maintenance, mechanical services, and specialty services, we are a client-centric organization with employees committed to Safety, integrity, and accountability. W-S Companies serves a diverse client base, including power, food and beverage, refining, utilities, chemical, manufacturing, pulp and paper, municipal, upstream, and downstream. We offer an excellent safety program, career development plans, commitment to customer service, and deep industry expertise.

W-S Companies is committed to safety, people, service, and performance. We are committed to creating a culture where W-S is the employer of choice by empowering our employees to succeed.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer