Job Specifications

Locations

Wheeling, WV

Clarksburg, WV

Charleston, WV

Parkersburg, WV

Marietta, OH

Athens, OH

Steubenville, OH

Roanoke, VA

Lynchburg, VA

Wytheville, VA

Workplace

On-site

Salary

Starts around $18 per hour, make over $30 upon completion. GI Bill supplement helps the most the first two years of apprenticeship.

Published

2 months ago

Type

Full Time

Career Level

Entry Level

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Vac Truck and Water Blasting apprenticeship opportunity (GI Bill approved! Apply year round)

This program teaches wet/dry vac truck operation, water blasting, industrial cleaning, and hazardous worksites for a variety of worksites.


Hydro Blaster/Vacuum Technician transports, performs set-up, inspects, operates, maintains & repairs high pressure water blasting equipment and industrial vacuuming equipment to perform proper removal, containment, transporting, and disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials for the purpose of cleaning. 

Training will allow apprentices to: 

Explain and demonstrate the safe and proper set-up of the hydro blasting equipment.  

Explain and demonstrate the operation and recognition of precise performance of the hydro blasting equipment.   

Explain and apply the most effective and safe methodology in transporting hydro blasting equipment.  

Recognize and repair hydro blasting equipment in a manner that will ensure safety, maximum performance, and prevent down time.  

Explain and apply the most effective and safe methodology in vacuuming with extremely powerful and dangerous equipment in various settings and conditions. 

Recognize and repair the problems that are associated with extremely powerful Vacuum Systems. 

Complete the state requirements for a Commercial Drivers License (C.D.L.) minimum Class B with Hazmat Endorsement, Air Brake Endorsement and Tanker Endorsement. 


Requirements

State ID is required and must be able to pass a drug test. To apply, go to https://iupatdc53.org/join-us/.

Geographical Jurisdiction of 2 counties in Maryland, 15 counties in Ohio, 15 counties in Kentucky, 37 Counties in Virginia and all 55 Counties in West Virginia.

Questions? Contact Dave Barker, Director of Training, at (304) 539-2278.  


Additional Information

Trade Organization

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades