Cleaning Rack Operator -JOB FAIR

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA & HSA

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC seeks dedicated personnel for railcar interior cleaning. You will wear full PPE, operate cleaning racks, and handle high-pressure lines to ensure compliant cleaning of tank and hopper cars.

The role demands attention to safety, ability to read meters, and follow instructions with minimal supervision. Team-oriented and capable of overtime work are preferred for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in hydro-blasting or tank cleaning.
• Ability to read measuring devices and interpret units.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior of tank and hopper cars while using PPE.
• Check calibration equipment and meters.
• Connect high-pressure lines and operate cleaning racks.
• Operate testing equipment to monitor cleaning operations.
• Inspect interiors for customer and company requirements.
• Maintain a tidy work area and report hazards.
• Assist other departments when needed.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Overtime availability

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring devices

Job description

About VLS!

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.

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.

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

Job Description Overview

Responsibilities

• Clean Hazardous and Non-Hazardous interior of tank and hopper cars while wearing multiple components of PPE including full face respirators in compliance with company cleaning policies and procedures.
• Checks calibration equipment to ensure accurate readings of LEL oxygen content meters, pH meters, and Draeger meters.
• Connects high-pressure air, steam and water hoses and operates cleaning rack equipment - Manually remove product by forms of digging, shoveling, and pulling buckets from tank interior as required.
• Operates testing equipment to monitor the cleaning operations before confined space entry.
• Inspect clean railcars interiors for compliance with customer and company requirements
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards.
• Communicate issues or problems with lead when they arise.
• Adhere to confine space entry procedures, which entails hole watch, entry, and all other safety regulations.
• Assist other departments when needed.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred
• Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills
• 2 years minimum experience in commercial or industrial hydro-blasting, confined space cleaning or tank cleaning.
• Must be able to demonstrate job related knowledge of measuring devices such as rules
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of weight volume, and other units of measurements
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently
• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts, including overtime
• Able to work weekend and holidays as needed

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical and respirator fit test, and drug screening
• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time
• Must be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell
• Must be able to work in confined spaces (must not be claustrophobic)
• Must be able to work at elevated heights (work heights between 15-20 ft off the ground)
• May encounter fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration
• Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts and in a loud environment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

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:

• 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:

• 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.