Industrial Services Technician

About VLS!

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions offering 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 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 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.

Operators are responsible for processing various materials in the plants. This includes the use of other powered industrial equipment such as forklifts and vacuum trucks.

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• Responsible for the unloading and loading of wastes in conformance to company rules and regulations.
• Load, unload, and sample solid waste safely in accordance with company, federal, state, and local regulations/rules.
• Operate heavy machinery in confined areas.
• Operate a fork truck with attachments.
• Must perform daily inspections on operating equipment.
• Perform basic operator maintenance.
• Perform basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Responsible for keeping work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Position handles materials and will often require the use of PPE:
  Boots, Gloves, Eye/Ear Protection, and Reflective clothing.
• Shovels, sweeps, and cleans the area in which they are assigned periodically throughout the day.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Any other duty assigned by Management.
• Basic knowledge of Flair Operations.

• 1‑3 years of shipping, receiving, and warehouse experience.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• The ability to operate a forklift and other heavy equipment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Mechanic experience.
• Lift 51 lbs. unassisted.
• Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
• Manages time effectively.
• Ability to work in a dusty environment doing repetitive motions in any weather.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Dependable.
• Must be able to pass a Pulmonary Function test and respirator fit test.

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.

VLS is committed to supporting our employees’ physical and mental health by providing:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee’s need, we offer various high quality, low‑premium plans, which include our first‑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 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!

• 401(k) – Generous 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 milestones, 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 US.