Cleaning Rack Operator

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC•Victoria, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of the Cleaning Rack Manager, the Cleaning Rack Operator is responsible for all aspects of railcar cleaning, including inspection, care, and maintenance of equipment used in the cleaning process. The role involves cleaning hazardous and non-hazardous tank and hopper cars, operating cleaning and testing equipment, and following confined-space entry and other safety procedures. The operator may also assist other departments as needed.

Requirements

Basic math, reading-comprehension, and writing skills.
At least 2 years of experience in commercial or industrial hydro-blasting, confined-space cleaning, or tank cleaning.
Demonstrated job-related knowledge of measuring devices such as rules.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of weight, volume, and other units of measurement.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently both as a team member and independently.
Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
Dependability and reliability in reporting for scheduled shifts, including overtime.
Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, physical, respirator fit test, and drug screening.
Ability to stand for long periods with limited breaks.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures and elements for extended periods.
Ability to perform required physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and smelling.
Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights of 15–20 feet.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and in a loud environment, and to tolerate potential exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock, radiation, and vibration.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean the hazardous and non-hazardous interiors of tank and hopper cars while wearing required PPE, including full-face respirators, and following company cleaning policies and procedures.
Check calibration equipment to ensure accurate readings from LEL oxygen-content meters, pH meters, and Draeger meters.
Connect high-pressure air, steam, and water hoses and operate cleaning-rack equipment.
Manually remove product from tank interiors by digging, shoveling, or pulling buckets as required.
Operate testing equipment to monitor cleaning operations before confined-space entry.
Inspect cleaned railcar interiors for compliance with customer and company requirements.
Keep the work area neat and orderly and report potential hazards.
Communicate issues or problems to the lead when they arise.
Follow confined-space entry procedures, including hole watch, entry, and other safety regulations.
Assist other departments when needed.