• Tank Cleaner

    Aerotek (Compton, CA)


    Job Title: Tank Cleaner

    Job Description

    Perform cleaning and maintenance inside tanks and confined spaces using appropriate tools and safety procedures. Adhere to all OSHA and company safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and confined space entry procedures. Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirators, harnesses, and protective suits, as required. Operate industrial cleaning equipment, including pressure washers, vacuums, and air movers.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform cleaning and maintenance inside tanks and confined spaces.

    + Follow all OSHA and company safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and confined space entry procedures.

    + Utilize PPE, including respirators, harnesses, and protective suits as required.

    + Operate industrial cleaning equipment such as pressure washers, vacuums, and air movers.

    + Use tools such as needle scalers, air grinders, air chisels, air drills, explosion-proof vacuums, explosion-proof lighting, electric drills (if rated safe), high-pressure water jetters, steam cleaners, ventilation blowers, and gas detectors.

    + Complete job documentation and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

    Essential Skills

    + General labor skills

    + Mechanical aptitude

    + Proficiency with hand tools

    + Troubleshooting abilities

    + Experience in confined spaces

    + Mechanical skills

    + Experience with pressure washing

    + Use of respirators

    + Cleaning and repair skills

    + Experience in a marine environment

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + At least 1-2 years of tank cleaning/confined space work experience.

    + Valid Confined Space Entry Certification.

    + Additional certifications such as HAZWOPER, TWIC, or OSHA 10/30 are a plus.

    + Experience working on an AWS 4/10 schedule is helpful.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and skill development. Enjoy a dynamic work environment where you can gain hands-on experience in marine industrial settings.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position involves working in marine industrial environments, including shipyards, docks, and vessels, where confined space entry is required. Work is performed in tight, enclosed spaces that may be dark, humid, and physically challenging, with exposure to marine chemicals, fuel residues, and cleaning agents. Conditions may include slippery surfaces, variable temperatures, and limited ventilation. Full PPE is required, including respirators, protective suits, gloves, and harnesses. Must be comfortable working in elevated or below-deck areas, sometimes in awkward positions. Work may be performed on an AWS 4/10 schedule, with occasional overtime or weekend shifts depending on project demands.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Compton, California.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Compton,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.