Hydroblast Technician

Hydroblast Technician

Thompson Industrial powered by Clean Harbors is currently seeking a Hydroblast Technician to join their safety conscious team! This role involves working at multiple customer sites, supporting blasting operations, operate and maintain high-pressured water blasting equipment and strong communication skills. The Hydroblast Technician will represent Thompson Industrial and maintain positive relationships with clients and customers.

Join our team and apply to embark on a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and development!

TRAVEL: TBD

WORK SCHEDULE: Rotating shifts, days, nights. OT as needed

EXPERIENCE WITH: Hydroblasting, Vacuum Trucks, Warehouse/Manufacturing, General Labor, Production and Industrial Field experience a plus BUT NOT A REQUIREMENT!

Why work for Thompson Industrial

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Hands-on operation of manual and automated hydroblasting equipment
• Operation of special equipment, such as Ultra High-Pressure pumps
• Operate equipment by energizing the pumping equipment and/or any specialized Hydroblasting and/or Chemical cleaning equipment, vacuum trucks and cutting equipment being used on the job
• May be required to examine surface cleaned to ensure conformance to company and customer expectations
• Conduct routine and required maintenance on the unit and all peripherals, including industrial vacuuming equipment and the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• Perform routine maintenance on company equipment being used on the job
• Additional duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Tools, equipment, & large machinery used such as industrial cleaning equipment and vehicles
• May periodically use computers for training purposes.
• Working conditions: outside work, extreme temperatures, noisy conditions, shift work, flexible schedules, on-call hours, 24/7 availability.
• Physical effort required: Heavy lifting, working with large machinery, confined spaces, and heights.
• Travel required: Regular overnight travel will be required for this position.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation- VALID DRIVERS LICENSE PREFERRED
• Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities
• This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

Skills and Experience:

• Specific vocational preparation including classroom safety training, on-the-job training and essential experience gained on other jobs
• Language proficiency: understand English at a level to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations
• Valid driver license and other requirements of company's driving policy required when driving company vehicle or using personal vehicle on company business
• OSHA certification may be required for this job
• Must be knowledgeable in the operation of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers
• May have to provide Federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).

JOB OFFERS CONTINGENT UPON BACKGROUND, DRUG TEST AND PHYSICAL RESULTS ACCORDING TO COMPANY POLICY

About Thompson Industrial

• Thompson Services, a Clean Harbors company, is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, HPC are on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology come be part of the solution with us.

Thompson Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Thompson Services is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 166283
• Job Category Field Technicians
• Posting Date 09/23/2026, 07:27 PM
• Locations 2909 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN, 37303, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Pay Range 14.42 - 28.85 Hourly
• Job Function Environmental Technicians
• Regular or Temporary Regular