East Chicago, IN, US, 46312
Vac Truck Supervisor - Plant Field Services
Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses dedicated to creating a more sustainable planet and making a real impact on human wellbeing. In the US, we lead the way in recycling and the circular economy, managing diverse environmental challenges sustainably.
Our East Chicago, IN facility is the heart of our operations and our largest processing hub, where innovation and teamwork drive meaningful environmental solutions. Join us in this dynamic location to be part of shaping a sustainable future.
Opportunity Highlights
- Location: East Chicago (Processing Plant)
- Schedule: Full-time + weekend on-call rotation for emergency response
- Weekly Pay
- Hands-on leadership role working with equipment and field crews
- Opportunity to lead clean-up, remediation, and industrial service projects
What will you do? Make an impact!
Step into a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead field crews and take charge of industrial cleaning and remediation projects. You’ll work alongside your team, operate equipment, and ensure jobs are completed safely and efficiently. If you enjoy leading from the front and being in the field, this is the role for you.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise field crews on industrial cleaning and remediation projects
- Ensure safety compliance and enforce OSHA/DOT standards on all job sites
- Plan and manage daily work including job setup, scheduling, and communication with leadership
- Operate and oversee vacuum trucks, heavy equipment, and industrial cleaning tools
- Perform hands-on work including cleanup, waste removal, and equipment operation
- Maintain equipment, complete required documentation/logs, and support maintenance needs
- Participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergency cleanup situations as needed
Do you have what it takes?
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1+ years supervising industrial or tank cleaning projects
- Emergency response experience required
- Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred
- Experience operating heavy equipment including a vac truck
- Strong safety mindset and knowledge of OSHA/DOT
- Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly
- Ability to obtain confined space certification
Physical Requirements
- Walking, standing, kneeling, crawling
- Lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching
- Working in industrial environments with PPE
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!
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
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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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Nearest Major Market: Gary
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