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July 2, 2026
Operator
Mid • On-site
45,756 - 68,640 USD/hr
Bartow, FL
About the Position
Groome Industrial Services is seeking an Operator to join the team. The Vacuum Operator is responsible for maintaining and operating industrial equipment between locations.
Why work here?
- Health and Safety is the #1 priority.
- Competitive wages ranging from $22.00 to $33.00/hour based on experience.
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 60 days of full-time employment.
- 401(k) with company matching after the eligibility period.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Positive and safe work environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure health and safety compliance with all work practices, policies, and procedures.
- Operate and maintain all equipment associated with assigned services.
- Perform hazard recognition awareness to remove workplace hazards.
- Set up and perform assigned jobs.
- Comply with all DOT regulations and record-keeping requirements.
- Inspect company vehicles, equipment, and tools before and after use.
- Promote professional and safe work practices.
- Assist in project planning, including inspections, procedures, equipment, and chemicals.
- Communicate job status to management and customer representatives.
- Perform field maintenance on company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
- Handle hookup and breakdown of equipment using proper procedures.
- Inspect hoses, pumps, connections, and work areas before operations.
- Operate company equipment when authorized and qualified.
- Clean work areas and equipment after job completion.
- Spray equipment with pressurized water.
- Remove debris using vacuum operations.
- Rotate operation of boom, vacuum, and blaster equipment.
- Neutralize equipment after debris removal when necessary.
- Maintain organized supplies and equipment storage.
- Safely excavate soil without disturbing underground utilities.
- Work productively as part of a team.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record and acceptable ID.
- CDL Class A or B endorsement or ability to acquire one.
- Tanker endorsement required.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to meet I-9 requirements.
- Mobile phone communication capability.
- Availability for overtime, rotating weekends, holidays, travel, and night work.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Completion of required customer training courses.
- Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to read and write English.
- Basic math skills.
- Knowledge of safe vacuum and hydro-blast operations.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in confined and uneven spaces.
- Ability to work 12-hour physical shifts in varying outdoor conditions.
- Compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
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