Operator (CDL Class A)

Job Description

Job Description

Groome Industrial Service Group, a nationwide leader focused on the future, provides specialty maintenance services nationwide for several industries including natural gas-fired power generation, coal-fired power generation, refinery, shipping, manufacturing, aviation, and municipal. Our unique turnkey services help reduce harmful emissions, improve plant performance, and extend the life of valuable industrial equipment and infrastructure. We are a people-centric organization with employees committed to safety, integrity, and accountability.  

About the Position  

Groome Industrial Services Company is seeking an Operator (CDL) to join our team. The operator is responsible for maintaining and operating equipment between locations.

Why work for Groome Industrial Service Group?  

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority 24/7/365!! 
• Competitive wages - the salary range for this position is $30.00 to $35.00/hour based on experience.
• 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 :

• 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 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.
• Cleans equipment for customers.
• Spray equipment with pressurized water
• Remove debris with vacuum operation.
• Rotation of operating equipment (boom, vacuum, and blaster).
• May neutralize equipment after removal of debris.
• Assists in maintaining an organized set of supplies and equipment.  
• Ensures equipment is placed and returned to its proper storage location.
• Consistently keeps a clean, well-maintained, and organized work area.
• Safely excavate any type of soil without disturbing underground infrastructures/utilities
• Always complies with all safety requirements.
• Complies with all company policies, and safety practices.  
• Work productively as a member of the team.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What does it take to work for Groome Industrial Service Group? 

• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and acceptable ID.
• Possess or be able to acquire a CDL Standard Transmission A or B endorsement; hazmat is recommended but not required. 
• Knowledge of safe vacuum operations.
• Knowledge of safe hydro-blast operations.
• Must be able to work overtime, holidays, and weekends (rotating), if required. 
• Some travel and night work required.  
• Must have acceptable ID, pass a background check, drug screen, and physical.  
• High school diploma or GED.  
• Possession of a TWIC card is a plus but not a requirement.  
• Must understand verbal and written instructions.  
• Must be able to read and write.  
• Must have basic math skills.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 50 lbs. on occasion. 
• Able to withstand 70 psi of back pressure.
• 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.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects frequently.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions. 

For additional information about our company, visit us at 

Groome Industrial Service Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E.O.E./M/F/Disability/Veteran

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