Equipment Cleaner

**Position Summary:** The Equipment Cleaner is responsible for cleaning, detailing, and preparing heavy equipment, trucks, and support vehicles for service, inspection, and deployment. This entry-level role supports daily shop and yard operations, helping ensure equipment readiness, organization, and a safe working environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an active industrial setting. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities:** - Clean and detail heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, and support vehicles using pressure washers, steam cleaners, and appropriate cleaning agents. - Remove mud, grease, oil, asphalt, and debris to prepare equipment for service, inspection, or use. - Clean components including engine bays, undercarriages, radiators, and operator cabs. - Apply cleaning products and corrosion inhibitors in accordance with safety and manufacturer guidelines. - Maintain wash bay equipment and ensure the area remains clean, organized, and fully operational. - Assist mechanics with basic tasks such as cleaning work areas, removing components, and organizing tools and materials. - Support movement of equipment, attachments, and materials within the yard (training and certification provided as required). - Organize parts, hoses, and equipment in designated storage locations. - Dispose of waste materials, including fluids and scrap, in accordance with environmental policies. - Maintain overall yard cleanliness and organization, including debris removal and proper equipment staging. - Follow all company safety policies and applicable OSHA/MSHA regulations, including proper use of PPE and safe chemical handling. - Ensure compliance with environmental standards related to wash water containment and disposal. - Identify and report spills, leaks, or unsafe conditions promptly. - Participate in safety meetings and ongoing training initiatives. - Assist with equipment staging, trailer loading, and general yard support activities. - Support seasonal maintenance tasks such as snow removal or site preparation. - Assist with inventory handling, tagging, and tracking of equipment and materials. - Perform additional duties as assigned to support shop and operational needs. **Required Qualifications:** - 0–2 years of experience in a shop, yard, or industrial environment (training provided). - Valid driver’s license. - Ability to safely operate pressure washers and basic hand tools. - Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail. - Commitment to safety, teamwork, and maintaining a clean work environment. **Preferred Experience:** - CDL-B or willingness to obtain. - Experience working with heavy equipment, trucks, or mechanical systems. **Physical Requirements:** - Ability to lift and carry materials up to 75 pounds. - Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods. - Frequent use of hands and tools requiring coordination and manual dexterity. - Ability to work in wet, dirty, and physically demanding conditions. - Required use of PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steel‑toe boots) in operational areas. **Work Environment:** - Primarily based in a shop and equipment yard environment. - Exposure to noise, machinery, moving equipment, and varying weather conditions. - Work performed in outdoor and partially covered environments, depending on tasks. - Safety-focused, team-oriented workplace with regular coordination across operations **What We Offer:** - Highly competitive pay - Holidays and paid time off - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with additional coverage options available through AFLAC - 401(k) retirement plan with up to 8% company match - Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Group Life Insurance - Employee Assistance Fund - Emergency Service Worker bonus - Employee Referral Bonus - 15% Carhartt discount for all NY employees - Employee-owned company investment opportunities *Carver Companies is an equal opportunity employer and does not di…