Joseph Mitchell
Poortsmouth,VA
Summary
Experienced tank cleaner with hands-on skills in pressure washing, chemical removal, and safety-focused industrial cleanup. Reliable in equipment installation, documentation, and detail-oriented work on tanks and associated systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tank Cleaner
Clean Way Services
Portsmouth, Virginia
03.2021 - 09.2026
- Executed industrial tank cleaning for Clean Way Services utilizing pressure-washing and vacuum equipment to ensure cleanliness and functionality.
- Eliminated sludge, grease, and chemical buildup from tanks and equipment to maintain operational safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate tank-cleaning documentation and submitted paperwork promptly to support regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Installed valves, pipes, seals, gaskets, pumps, and filters during maintenance tasks.
Loader and Unloader
Amazon
Chesapeake, Virginia
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Loaded and unloaded trailers to ensure timely processing of shipments in Amazon fulfillment center receiving areas.
- Unloaded products from delivery trucks in receiving area to maintain inventory flow and support operational readiness. from incoming transports.
- Sorted packages to direct them to correct conveyors and dock destinations, facilitating efficient workflow.
- Scanned shipment labels using handheld warehouse devices.
Painter's Helper
Tidewater Staffing Inc
Portsmouth, Virginia
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Prepared surfaces for painting at Tidewater Staffing job sites.
- Mixed paint and coatings for crew assignments.
- Transported brushes, rollers, and drop cloths to designated work areas.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Protected surfaces with masking tape and plastic sheeting to prevent damage.
Education
GED -
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA01-2006
Skills
- Tank cleaning
- Pressure washing
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Vacuum equipment
- Tank maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety protocols adherence
- Tank inspection
- Confined space entry
Timeline
Tank Cleaner
Clean Way Services
03.2021 - 09.2026
Loader and Unloader
Amazon
02.2019 - 01.2021
Painter's Helper
Tidewater Staffing Inc
04.2015 - 04.2017
GED -
Tidewater Community College