How to hire a solids control technician

How to hire a solids control technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step solids control technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a solids control technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new solids control technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The solids control technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect solids control technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of solids control technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Solids Control Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Solids Control Technician	Pest control workers remove unwanted creatures, such as roaches, rats, ants, bedbugs, and termites that infest buildings and surrounding areas.	$13-35
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27
   Controls Technician	A controls technician is in charge of operating various systems within a building or facility. Although the responsibilities will vary upon the line of work or employment, the duties still revolve around using software to control types of machinery and systems such as manufacturing devices and equipment, even lighting and ventilation... Show more	$17-36

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Centrifuges
   • Electrical Issues
   • Front End Loader
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Augers
   • Dryers
   • Track Hoe
   • Drilling Fluid
   • JSA
   • VFD
   • Load Trucks
   • Polymer
   • Clean Water
   • Safety Procedures

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   Responsibilities:

   • Used calcium nitrates to treat the water to achieve a desire hardness to cause maximum effect of polymer.
   • Maintain dryers, shakers, pumps, augers, disposal, and keep equipment clean
   • Track and analyze data from the DCS I/A systems to help troubleshoot PSM relate equipment.6.
   • Coordinate with derrick and mud engineer when running centrifuges to insure mud weight are not being cut without their knowledge.
   • Used a track hoe while working on vertical dryers to consistently feed the hopper so cuttings can be haul off site.
   • Maintain the HMI and PLC logic.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your solids control technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A solids control technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, solids control technicians' average salary in kansas is 39% less than in pennsylvania.
   • Seniority. Entry-level solids control technicians 62% less than senior-level solids control technicians.
   • Certifications. A solids control technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a solids control technician's salary.

   Average solids control technician salary

   $45,970yearly

   $22.10 hourly rate

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   Entry-level solids control technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a solids control technician job description

   A good solids control technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a solids control technician job description:

   Solids control technician job description example

   The Opportunity:
   
   The Henderson, CO branch is currently seeking a Solids Control Technician who will be responsible for the operating of solids control equipment on drill rigs. This is a high travel position that will require rotational work in the local area.
   
   Why work for Clean Harbors?
   
   * Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times
   * $20-$25/Hr. DOE Up to 85K Annually with OT
   * Up to 2500 Sign on Bonus
   * Clean Uniforms Daily
   * Paid vacation
   * Annual boot allowance and all PPE provided
   * Health, Dental and Life Insurance benefits after 30 days
   * 401k with company matching component
   * Company paid certifications, licenses and training
   * Opportunities for growth and career development.
   
   Key Responsibilities:
   
   * Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times
   * Repair, maintain, set up and rig down solids control equipment
   * Service and maintain solids control equipment on a weekly basis
   * Troubleshoot and repair minor electrical issues as well as any other issues that arise
   * Complete all required paper work daily (safety documents, JSA's, work orders, service records and daily reports)
   * Operating heavy equipment (loaders, excavators and forklifts)
   * Dealing with and developing the customer relationship
   * Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.
   
   What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?
   
   * Previous Industrial or Construction Laborer experience
   * Heavy Equipment experience considered an asset
   * Valid Driver's License
   * Ability to work day and night rotating shifts
   * Ability to travel for extended periods of time as per business demands
   * Strong written and verbal communication skills that will promote effective communication between customers, colleagues and internal management
   * Flexible and motivated and able to work in a fast paced, demanding environment and respond to change quickly.
   
   Wondering what to expect in starting your career with Clean Harbors? Click Here to view a Day in the Life Video!
   
   Join our team today To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.cleanharbors.com.
   
   Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is one-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.
   
   We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.
   
   Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find solids control technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any solids control technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level solids control technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your solids control technician job on Zippia to find and recruit solids control technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with solids control technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new solids control technician

   Once you've found the solids control technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new solids control technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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