Blaster

About VLS!

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.

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 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.

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

• Operate blasting equipment to remove scale, paint and other foreign substances from inside and/or outside of barges and other materials to prime, paint and stencil the interior and/or exterior surfaces of barges or equipment
• Adjust equipment as necessary to perform efficient and proper blasting
• Surface preparation of non-finished barges and components using various blast media methods
• Utilizes respirators and PPE in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and operating instructions.
• Assembles and disassembles helmets and air line connections prior to use
• Performs general and preventative maintenance on blasting equipment to include cleaning after use and proper set up for the next job
• Keep materials area and other work areas clean and orderly and report potential hazards
• Complies with all established safety regulations, rules, policies and procedures

• Performs other assignments as required
• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in general abrasive blasting
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently
• Able to follow or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions
• Ability to work M-F 6:00am-2:30pm with mandatory overtime (OT after normal shift and weekends)
• Work weekends as needed
• Able to work in any weather conditions
• Dependable
• Manages time effectively
• Must be willing to help out in other departments as needed
• Ability to work independently or as a team
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screening
• Must be authorized to work in the US

• 2 years experience in general abrasive blasting

18-24