Pad Operator

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) matching program

11 company-paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Telemedicine services

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, based in Deer Park, Texas, is seeking a Waste Operations Technician responsible for offloading, loading, and transferring waste materials safely. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably an Operator Training Certification.

This role includes ensuring safety and compliance, performing inspections, and maintaining equipment cleanliness. Excellent benefits include health insurance, generous time off, and a robust 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Operator Training Certification from a college or technical school preferred or six months related experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for offloading, loading, and transferring waste materials.
• Sample, analyze, and unload inbound waste containers.
• Ensure safety and environmental controls are maintained.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow safety procedures

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Operator Training Certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the proper offloading, loading, and transfer of waste materials from containers, tractor trailers and within the plant. Assist in other operational processes while ensuring safety and environmental controls.

Job Duties

• Sample, analyze, and unload containers and tanker trailers of inbound waste using appropriate PPE.
• Load outbound tanker trailers for off‑site disposal. Review manifests and other paperwork for compliance and acceptability.
• Obtain material samples from units for laboratory analysis using proper safety measures.
• Visually inspect equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or the need for repairs, adjustments or assistance from the Engineering or Maintenance Department.
• Complete understanding and knowledge of Operation, Safety, and Emergency Procedures.
• Accurately record all necessary data on any transfers made at the direction of operations.
• Assist in filter press cleaning, as needed, to remove filtered materials.
• General housekeeping in process areas and operating areas using prescribed company procedures.
• Perform daily and routine inspections to ensure that our plant is a safe and compliant place to work.
• Be physically capable of partaking in firefighting training provided by the Company.
• May be assisting with other units or processes, as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Operator Training Certification from a college or technical school preferred or six months related experience as an operator and/or operations training.
• Open to working Dupont Schedule which included nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and receive detailed instructions by telephone and/or handheld radio.

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 U.S.