Tank Washers

Job Description

Tank Washer | Kenan Advantage Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time position as a Tank Washer at Kenan Advantage Group, located in a currently unspecified location. Kenan Advantage Group is North America’s largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, specializing in the delivery of energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases, and food products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This essential role contributes directly to the company’s mission by ensuring tank trailers are meticulously cleaned, dried, and deodorized, which is critical for safety, regulatory compliance, and preparing trailers for their diverse cargo deliveries. By upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and operational efficiency, Tank Washers are vital members of the team, enabling KAG to maintain its commitment to quality products and services for its customers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Tank Washer
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, location not specified

• Mission: Responsible for preparing tank trailers for transport by thoroughly cleaning, drying, and deodorizing them while adhering to strict safety and environmental protocols.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Trailer Cleaning: Efficiently clean, dry, and deodorize various tank trailers using high-pressure steam, water, chemicals, and detergents to prepare them for their next cargo and ensure product integrity.
• Waste Management & Compliance: Perform wash water segregation duties and manage chemical usage and waste responsibly, strictly complying with company safety, environmental, and operational procedures to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
• Operational Tasks: Operate and close valves on tank trailers, and skillfully couple tanks by driving tractors as part of the washing and preparation process.
• Material Handling: Physically lift, pull, push, and carry hoses and other equipment necessary for the thorough cleaning and maintenance of tank trailers.
• Documentation & Preparation: Conduct precise measurements and accurately complete all required paperwork, ensuring trailers are fully prepared and documented for upcoming deliveries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level position suitable for individuals who possess a high school diploma or equivalent, demonstrating a foundational commitment to professional responsibility.
• Experience: Candidates must demonstrate the physical capability to clear and safely enter confined spaces, alongside the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift over 50 lbs, which are essential for handling equipment and accessing trailers.
• Skills: Core skills include adherence to established safety and environmental protocols, effective management of cleaning chemicals, basic operational aptitude for valves and tractors, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying.