Experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

11 company-paid holidays

401(k) with matching

Telemedicine

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to repair and maintain diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, and related equipment in a rigorous shop environment. You will work under supervision, assist in economic repair decisions, and help ensure equipment reliability and safety.

The role requires 5 years of diesel/gasoline engine experience, ability to read and write English, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years experience in diesel and gasoline engine repairs and rebuilding

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs and rebuilds of mechanical equipment including diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, drive trains and compressors.
• Assist supervisor in making economic decisions on repairs and ensure equipment is repairable before spending labor hours.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and adhere to safety rules and procedures.
• May assist in training new employees and supervise others as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fork lift

Torch

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Pressure devices

Chart recorders

Safety equipment

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.

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

Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and rebuilds mechanical equipment. Equipment consists of diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, drive trains, and compressors. Is capable of doing all work with little or no supervision. Assists supervisor in making economic decisions on the repair of equipment. Maintains a neat and orderly work area.

• Is safety minded and pushes safety through out the shop. Ensures all employees are compliant with all safety rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Is qualified through experience and training to repair and rebuild diesel and gasoline engines. Has experience with and can repair drive trains and hydraulic systems.
• Has the experience and ability to trouble shoot and repair compressors.
• Helps meet deadlines and assists supervisor to ensure equipment is repairable before spending many labor hours to repair.
• Completes preventive maintenance inspections and required paperwork keeping all equipment in good working order.
• Keeps the work area clean and free of trash, scrap, and debris.
• May assist in training new employees on his day to day tasks.
• Ability to read and write in English, high school diploma or equivalent, 5 years experience in diesel and gasoline engine repairs and rebuilding.
• Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Occasionally assists in supervising and directing employees. Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work and resolving problems.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, work near moving mechanical parts; work at heights and confined spaces; may encounter fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. Hot surfaces and sparks, intense light and the noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Clothing is easily soiled.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required 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. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
• Fork lift, Torch, Hand tools, Measuring devices, Pressure Devices, Chart recorders, and safety equipment.

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.