Job Req ID:  3989
Date:  Oct 9, 2024
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe East Chicago
Location: 

East Chicago, IN, US, 46312

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Tank Farm Operator - Weekend Shift - Up to $20.50 per hour

Description: 

Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment. Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world. We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy, and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals. In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.

The Opportunity

Base Pay: $18.00 per hour 

Base Pay after 90 days: $18.50 per hour 

Operator Pay: $0.75 per hour 

Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour 

Shift: Thursday-Sunday 5:00AM-3:30PM

 

As a Tank Farm Operator with Tradebe, you will be responsible for movements and transfers of incoming and outgoing tanks/tankers at the plant.

Key Job Responsibilities

 

  • Uphold Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance by ensuring all operations adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies, while fostering a safe and environmentally responsible workplace. 
  • Load and unload tankers, tanks, trucks, and railcars.
  • Ensure tank/tanker movements are followed per daily plan.
  • Take samples of drums for compatibility tests.
  • Track drums that have been processed.
  • Keep the area clean and organized.
  • Operate and assist with maintaining pumps, valves, storage equipment, and associated equipment.
  • Inspect treatment and storage equipment, any gauges, dials, recorders, etc. as required for proper operation and maintenance in the facility.
  • Assist with area compliance activities such as LDAR, VOC emissions, maintain secondary containment, etc.
  • Operate the area in compliance with the RCRA Permit.
  • Assist in performing daily inspections.
  • Performs other operations and maintenance tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

 

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • One year of hazardous waste industry experience is desirable 
  • Working knowledge of DOT/RCRA regulations a plus
  • One year Tank Farm experience is a plus 
  • Forklift operations experience 
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check, are required

 


Physical Requirements

 

  • Walking 
  • Standing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Lifting
  • Reaching
  • Pushing 
  • Pulling

 

Why Tradebe is Right for You

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Generous vacation and sick plans
  • Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
  • 401k Retirement  match
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
  • Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Great work environment and culture
  • And MORE!

 


Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law


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