Cleaning Rack Operator

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Cleaning Rack Manager, the Cleaning Rack Operator is responsible for all aspects of car cleaning including inspection, care, and maintenance of equipment used in the cleaning process.

• 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
• Check calibration equipment to ensure accurate readings of 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 by forms of digging, shoveling, and pulling buckets from tank interior as required
• Operate testing equipment to monitor the cleaning operations before confined‑space entry
• Inspect clean railcar 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 confined space entry procedures, which entails hole watch, entry, and all other safety regulations
• Move and/or spot railcars
• Use a forklift as needed
• Assist other departments when needed

• Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills
• Previous experience in hydro‑blasting, or tank cleaning in a manufacturing, industrial, environmental, waste or railroad industry
• Ability to work M‑F 6:30 am‑3:00 pm 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

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial, environmental, or railroad industry
• Railcar cleaning experience (hopper and tank car)

• Must pass a pre‑employment background check, physical and respirator fit test, and drug screening
• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to work at elevated heights
• May encounter fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration
• Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts and in a loud environment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

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.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – Based on each employee's need, we offer various high‑quality, low‑premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first‑in‑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 (eleven) 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…