Painter Helper

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC; Sunshine (AK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental solutions is seeking a Painter Helper. The role involves assisting in the preparation and painting of barges, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining painting equipment. This entry-level position requires basic math and reading skills, with a pay range of $18-$21 per hour, making it a great opportunity for new entrants to the workforce.

Qualifications

• Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills needed.
• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Dependable and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in painting the exteriors of barges and maintain equipment.
• Comply with safety regulations and complete training.
• Perform daily maintenance on painting equipment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading comprehension

Writing skills

Time management

Dependability

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

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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

The Painter Helper position is responsible for preparing and assisting painting the exteriors of barges to include tanks and hopper. Occasionally, paints other industrial equipment and various other parts. In addition, maintains housekeeping of paint shop to include picking up trash and general cleanup. Depending on workload, this position may be assigned to other duties in other locations throughout the shop

Job Duties

Is safety minded and pushes safety throughout the shop. Is compliant with all safety rules and regulations

Meets production goals and covers time allowed on jobs. Completes job to include signing off on all required paperwork

Ability to use conventional painting equipment, airless painting equipment, blasting equipment, respirator and hand tools

Ability to learn how to tear down and repair same paint or blast equipment

Maintains paint equipment keeping it in clean and in good working order

Maintains PPE including respirators in good working order

Assists paint pumps, spray equipment, and blast equipment

Work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 6 feet off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection

Keep the work area clean and free of trash, scrap, and debris

Complete safety training as required

Complying with all safety rules and regulations

Participate in daily toolbox meetings

Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment as needed

Identify safety hazards in the workplace and alerting appropriate supervision

Any other duties assigned (i.e. shop/yard clean up and moving to other depts. as needed)

Requirements

Required Qualification

Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills

Ability to work M-F 6:00am-2:30pm with mandatory overtime (OT after normal shift and weekends)

Work weekends as needed

Dependable

Manages time effectively

Must be willing to help out in other departments as needed

Ability to work independently or as a team member

Must be authorized to work in the US

Preferred Qualifications

High School Graduate or equivalent

Previous industrial or commercial painting experience

Pay Range

18-21

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

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