POSITION: Industrial Painter / Sandblaster – Traveling
DEPARTMENT: Operations
LOCATION: Travel to project sites across the U.S.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Viking Industrial Painting is a leader in the water tank maintenance, repair, and coatings in the Midwest region and expanding across the United States, with project locations extending from Northern Minnesota to Southern Texas, Florida to California.
As an Industrial Painter/Sandblaster, you will prepare and coat steel surfaces of water storage tanks and elevated water towers, using abrasive blasting, spray painting, and protective coating techniques. You will ensure all work meets surface preparation and coating specifications, maintain a clean and safe work area, and follow all safety and quality standards. This is a field-based role requiring travel to various projects sites across the United States.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare steel surfaces for painting using abrasive blasting, power tools, hand tools, or other approved methods.
- Apply coatings, primers, and paints using spray, brush, or roller techniques according to project specifications.
- Set up, maintain, and dismantle containment systems for blasting and coating operations, ensuring environmental compliance and worker protection.
- Safely handle, remove, and dispose of hazardous materials such as lead-based coatings in accordance with federal, state, and company regulations.
- Inspect surfaces before and after coating applications to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
- Mask, cover, and protect surrounding areas to prevent overspray or damage.
- Follow project-specific coating specifications and surface preparation standards, including SSPC, NACE, and company guidelines.
- Operate and maintain sandblasting, spray equipment, and other tools in a safe and efficient manner.
- Mix, measure, and apply coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
- Assist with rigging, material movement, and job site clean-up.
- Climb scaffolding, work at heights (tanks up to 200 feet) and work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
- Follow all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience with industrial painting, sandblasting, or coating of steel structures; water tank or elevated tank experience preferred.
- Knowledge of surface preparation and coating standards (SSPC, NACE) and hazardous material handling regulations (EPA, OSHA, RCRA) preferred.
- Strong attendance, reliability, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Availability for overtime and extended hours as project schedules demand.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to safely and effectively operate industrial sandblasting, containment, and spray-painting equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.
- Physical capability, manual dexterity, and visual acuity to perform work at heights of up to 200 feet, within confined spaces, and in outdoor environments.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; climb ladders and structures (including water tanks), balance, stoop, kneel, and work on elevated surfaces.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including but not limited to hard hats, respirators, protective clothing, eye and hearing protection, and safety harnesses, for extended periods of time.
- Willingness and ability to work in environments involving exposure to abrasive materials, dust, fumes, paint vapors, elevated noise levels, and varying weather conditions, with strict adherence to all safety and environmental regulations.
- Availability for extensive travel, including frequent overnight stays, to project sites throughout the United States.
ABOUT VIKING INDUSTRIAL PAINTING BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay
- 401K with company matching
- Medical, Rx, dental, and vision insurance
Viking is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring and employment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.