Cleaning Rack Operator

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC • Baytown, TX

3h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills
• Ability to work 6 days a week 6:45am-5:00 pm
• Mandatory weekend hours
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time
• Must be able to work in confined spaces (must not be claustrophobic)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, industrial, environmental, waste, or railroad industry

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED