Field Technician - Environmental Waste

Vls-Environmental-Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a Field Technician to support Operators in cleaning and field work within environmental services. You will wear PPE, follow safety protocols, and report to the yard at shift start and end.

Duties include handling lockout/tagout, operating equipment, and coordinating with subcontractors on site. The role requires a high school diploma, forklift experience preferred, HazWoper training preferred, and 6 months to 1 year in hazardous waste.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• HazWoper training preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year experience in hazardous waste industry preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to work overtime with little or no notice.

Responsibilities

• Light Lock out/Tag out work and support field operations.
• Work with vactor trucks and operators in field teams.
• Supervise subcontractors to ensure safety and procedure compliance.
• Accurately complete service orders, manifests, chain of custody, and bills of lading.
• Assist subcontractors during client site cleanup activities as needed.
• Operate tools such as rags, absorbents, brooms, shovels, buckets and pressure washers.
• Drive a forklift and move materials as required.
• Label and mark non-hazardous waste containers for transport per regulations.
• Maintain current licenses and certifications needed for job assignments.
• Ensure proper records are on file with the company.
• Operate company vehicle for errands as required.
• Adhere 100% to PPE policy.
• General office and warehouse cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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.

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

Role Summary

The Field Technician will assist Operators to complete various cleaning and field work in an environmental space. Field Technicians must be proficient in using personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety protocols. This position will report to the yard at the beginning and the end of each shift.

Job Duties

• Light Lock out/ Tag out work.
• Will work with vactor trucks and operators.
• Supervision of subcontractors to ensure that they are following proper operational and safety protocols.
• Accurately complete, and review various forms such as, service and work orders, manifests, chain of custody, and bills of lading.
• Work on calls as required to assist subcontractors in clean up activities performed at client’s site.
• Potential use of various types of tools including but not limited to rags, absorbents, brooms, shovels, buckets and pressure washer.
• Driving a fork lift.
• Properly label and mark non-hazardous waste containers for transportation and storage in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain current licenses and certifications necessary to complete job assignments.
• Ensure proper records are on file with company.
• Operate company vehicle to run errands as required.
• 100% adhere to PPE policy.
• General office and warehouse cleaning such as maintenance and repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Hazwoper training preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year experience working in hazardous waste industry preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime with little or no notice.

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.