Facilities Technician, WW Hauler - Temporary (Starbase)

SpaceX
Starbase, TX

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with hands-on experience in water and wastewater hauling, comfortable with operating specialized trucks and working in extreme outdoor environments at Starbase, TX.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in water and wastewater hauling and a Class B CDL with Tank Endorsement
    — “Class B CDL with Tank Endorsement”
  • Individuals who have worked in mobile sanitation or food service support environments and can manage schedules effectively
    — “Regularly check tank levels and schedule service to prevent running out of potable water or overflowing holding tanks”
  • Professionals accustomed to physically demanding tasks and able to lift 25 lbs regularly
    — “Ability to lift 25 lbs; lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, are required to perform the functions of this position”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a U.S. citizen or resident due to ITAR export restrictions.
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident”
  • Candidates must be available for irregular hours, including weekends and off-shifts.
    — “Ability to work all required hours, weekends and off-shifts with minimal notice”
  • This position involves travel to other SpaceX sites as needed, limiting local focus.
    — “Ability to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with mobile sanitation systems and specialized truck operation in your resume and interview.
    — “Pump out black-water tanks from the office trailer, restroom trailers, and Airstreams using a specialized vacuum/pump truck”
  • Demonstrate your physical capability to handle the demands of the job, such as lifting and operating heavy equipment.
    — “Ability to lift 25 lbs; lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, are required”
  • Showcase prior work in extreme outdoor environments, as this is a key requirement for the role.
    — “Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • managing water and wastewater operations
  • scheduling and performing service
Typical background
high school diploma or equivalency2+ years of professional hauling experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Water And Wastewater ManagementCDL With Tank EndorsementProfessional Hauling Experience

Preferred

Professional Driving ExperienceExcellent Organizational SkillsWastewater Background

Stack & domain

Class B CDL With Tank EndorsementProfessional Driving ExperienceHauling Water And WastewaterServicing Waste Tanks And Wastewater SystemsOrganizational And Time Management SkillsAbility To Work In Extreme Outdoor EnvironmentsAbility To Work All Required Hours, Weekends And Off-shifts With Minimal NoticeAbility To Travel To Other Spacex Sites As NeededAbility To Lift 25 Lbs.Ability To Work In Heat, Cold, RainAbility To Lift, Stand, Climb, Bend, Grasp, Pull, Push, Stoop, StretchWater And Wastewater ManagementOffice TrailerRestroom TrailersAirstreamsFood TrucksMess-hall TanksVacuum/pump TruckPotable-water TanksWater/wastewater TruckTank LevelsServicePotable WaterHolding Tanks

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

FACILITIES TECHNICIAN, WW HAULER - TEMPORARY

This role is responsible for on-site water and wastewater (WW) management to keep trailers, restrooms, and food service operational. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pump out black-water tanks from the office trailer, restroom trailers, and Airstreams using a specialized vacuum/pump truck

Fill potable-water tanks on Airstreams, restroom trailers, food trucks, and mess-hall tanks

Drive and operate a dedicated water/wastewater truck; connect and disconnect hoses for each fill or pump-out cycle

Regularly check tank levels and schedule service to prevent running out of potable water or overflowing holding tanks

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of professional experience hauling water and wastewater

Class B CDL with Tank Endorsement  

Valid driver's license 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

5+ years of professional driving experience

Professional experience hauling wastewater 

Excellent organizational and time management skills

WW / Hauling background

Experience servicing waste tanks and wastewater systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work all required hours, weekends and off-shifts with minimal notice

Ability to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed

Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

Ability to lift 25 lbs.; lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, are required to perform the functions of this position

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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