Abtrex Industries Inc., one of Southeast Texas’s premier rubber lining companies is looking for skilled Hydroblast Technicians to join rail division inOrange, TX.

Job Summary:

Performs routine and frequent manual and heavy labor tasks utilizing hydro blast equipment, both robotic and manual.

Reports To: Operator, Foreman, and/or Supervisor

Essential Functions:

Clean equipment or areas contaminated with hazardous, toxic, or caustic materials using detergents and solvents, pressure washers, filter pumps.
Operate extremely high-pressured water blast equipment to remove adhesives and rubber lining from the interior of railroad tank cars.
Perform general housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, organizing, cleaning, maintenance, and other assigned tasks.
Assist in the inspection of equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work area.
Clean up work area and equipment after work is completed.
Complete all appropriate paperwork including PM reports on all equipment.
Work with co-workers as a team to maintain a safe productive working environment.

Job Requirements

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and hot, cold, or wet environments.
Ability to perform work in enclosed (confined) space, under close supervision.
Physically capable of standing, shoveling, and performing other types of physical work for long periods of time.
Ability to work with hazardous materials including fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
Capable of working long shifts under adverse conditions (up to 14 hours a day, and up to 7 days in a row).
Ability to safely perform work using high-pressure water shotguns (up to 20,000 PSI).
Ability to safely handle up to a 6-inch vacuum hose (with up to 6,500 cubic feet of air moving thru the hose per minute, traveling at speeds of up to 160 MPH).
Ability to carry industrial hoses (up to 60- lbs) up and down flights of stairs.
Medically and physically capable of wearing a respirator while performing the above-listed work.
Must have reliable personal transportation to and from the job site.
Must be accessible by phone.
Must be On Call 24/7.
Ability to report to work within one hour of receiving a call to work.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays.
Must earn satisfactory results from a background/ employment history investigation and drug screening.

Job Benefits

Pay - $18-24 depending on experience and certifications
Health Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield
401(k) plan – dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Vacation – One (1) week paid vacation to start before this calendar year is completed.
Holiday – Seven (7) paid holidays per calendar year
Yearly Boot Vouchers - $150 Value
Yearly Safety Bonuses – Gift Cards/Other Merchandise

Full list of benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Short Term Disability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

Orange, TX 77630: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Hydroblast Technician