How to hire a tank washer

How to hire a tank washer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step tank washer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a tank washer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a tank washer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a tank washer that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of tank washer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Tank Washer	Description	Hourly rate
   Tank Washer	Hand laborers and material movers manually move freight, stock, or other materials. Others feed or remove material to and from machines, clean vehicles, pick up unwanted household goods, and pack materials for moving.	$12-21
   Service Porter	Typically working in car dealerships, a service porter is in charge of performing a variety of tasks to maintain smooth operations. They maintain vehicles in good condition by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs, refilling gas tanks, inspecting tires and batteries, and cleaning the interior and exterior of cars... Show more	$10-16
   Automotive Detailer	An automotive detailer typically works at car shops and dealerships, where they primarily focus on the upkeep of a car's interior and exterior. Their responsibilities revolve around understanding the clients' needs and preferences, cleaning the vehicles according to protocols and client requests, scraping off dirt, coordinating with paint technicians and mechanics, operating devices and machinery such as vacuums and buffers, and adhering to timelines and budgets... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Space Entry
   • Tank Wash
   • CIP
   • Power Washers
   • Diesel Trucks
   • Squeegees
   • Load Trailers
   • Storage Tanks
   • Shovels
   • Food Grade
   • Frac
   • General Maintenance
   • Clean Tanks

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
   • Assist with the CBW {tunnel wash} and the tumbler {large dryer}.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, tank washers' average salary in louisiana is 45% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level tank washers 44% less than senior-level tank washers.
   • Certifications. A tank washer 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 tank washer's salary.

   Average tank washer salary

   $16.48hourly

   $34,285 yearly

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   Entry-level tank washer salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a tank washer job description

   A tank washer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a tank washer job description:

   Tank washer job description example

   We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

   We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Picnic, BBQ Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

   Piping Rock Health Products, founded in 2011, is supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. Being deemed an essential business from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Piping Rock has kept its doors open, production moving, and associates safe. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

   Join our growing family today!

   We are searching for a Tank Washer to join our team ! The Tank Washer employee is a fundamental part of the PIPING ROCK Production Team. In this role you are responsible for washing and drying the tanks, as well as keeping the Wash Room organized.

   Responsibilities:

   • Transport the dirty medicine and gelatin tanks in the wash room.
   • Cleane the tanks with pressurized hot water, brush and required soap. Dry it with compressed air and sanitized it with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
   • Clean the small equipment's with pressurized hot water, small scrubber and required soap. Dry it with compressed air and sanitized it with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
   • Clean the utensils with warm water, small scrubber and required soap. Dry it with compressed air or let it air dry and sanitized it with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
   • Keep clean and organized the wash room.
   • Sign and complete all production logbooks as required.
   • Performs all job duties in accordance to GMP, SOP and safety guidelines.
   • Performs related duties as assigned.

   Requirements

   Qualifications and Experience:

   • 0-6 months previous work experience
   • High school diploma
   • Must speak and write English
   • Must be able to lift 50 pounds

   
   

   We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

   Benefits

   We know talent when we see it. For the right candidates, this is a great place to come to work every day. If it sounds like we're talking about you, we really hope to hear from you.

   PipingRock proudly offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans to all full-time associates. In addition, voluntary life insurance, flexible spending plans, and short-term disability plans may be optionally added. All full-time associates also receive group term life insurance and long term disability coverage. Associates are eligible to participate in a 401(k) savings plan with a generous company match.

   Piping Rock Health Products LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right tank washer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with tank washers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit tank washers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit tank washers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 tank washer

   Once you've found the tank washer 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new tank washer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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