Barge Cleaner

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays (11 per year)

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a marine services helper to remove residual cargo and clean barges, using brushes, shovels and other hand tools to maintain barge cleanliness and readiness for clients. Responsibilities include equipment preparation, confined-space awareness, and strict adherence to safety policies; team-oriented work with potential on-call flexibility.

The position offers entry-level opportunities with training and a comprehensive benefits package within VLS' Marine

Qualifications

• Ability to work in confined space entries.
• Flexible availability if needed.
• Strong team player with good communication.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Remove residual cargo and clean tanks on the barge.
• Use hand tools such as brushes or shovels to clean barges.
• Follow client requirements and company policies and procedures; adhere to safety policies.
• Wear proper PPE while cleaning barges.

Skills

Confined space entry

Team player

Flexible availability

Experience preferred

Job description

About VLS!

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

Waste Services

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

Railcar Services

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

Marine Services

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Job Summary

• Removes residual cargo and cleaning the tanks on the barge.
• Utilize hand tools such as brushes or shovels to effectively clean the barges.
• Performs job duties to complete work in accordance with client requirements and Company policies, practices and procedures. Follows company employee policies.
• Utilize proper PPE while cleaning barges
• Individual will prepare/check equipment, enter and exit barges, use cleaning equipment.
• Build expertise in specialty vacuum equipment, confined space entry and varying degrees of manual use hand tools
• Understands and complies with all safety policies and supports continuing awareness for safety
• Other duties as assigned to assist the marine division.

Requirements

• Ability to work in Confined Space Entries
• Flexible Availability if needed
• Team player
• 18 years of age or older
• Experience is preferred but not required

What's in it for you!

At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.
• Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
• Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.
• Telemedicine -- All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!

Financial and Retirement Planning:

At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:

• 401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.
• Life and Disability Insurance -- Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.
• Voluntary Life Protection Plans -- Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.
• Rewards and Recognition Programs -- We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.
• Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
• Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.