What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician (Hazardous Waste) position at VLS Environmental Solutions?
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.
VLS Environmental Solutions LLC is the recognized industry leader in providing Environmental Solutions to our Industrial and Manufacturing clients. A financially stable company that has experienced significant organic and inorganic growth over the past several years, VLS offers the perks of a big company (competitive pay, great time off packages, and solid benefits, including paid life insurance and a 401(k) match of up to 5%) combined with the collaborative and results-driven culture of a small one.
Essential functions:
- Light Lock out/ Tag out work
- Will work with vactor trucks and operators
- Supervision of subcontractors to ensure that they are following proper operational and safety protocols
- Accurately complete, and review various forms such as driver logs, service and work orders, manifests, chain of custody, and bills of lading
- Work on call as required to assist subcontractors in clean up activities performed at client's site
- Potential use of various types of tools including but not limited to rags, absorbents, brooms, shovels, buckets and pressure washer
- Properly label and mark non-hazardous waste containers for transportation and storage in accordance with applicable regulations
- Maintain current licenses and certifications necessary to complete job assignments. Ensure proper records are on file with company
- Operate company vehicle to run errands as required
- General office/warehouse maintenance/repair
- General office/warehouse cleaning
- Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work doing industrial clean up, environmental work in a steel factory
- Have or ability to be Hazwopper certified (training will be provided)
- Ability to operate and/or be trained as a fork lift driver
- Ability to work inside steel factory with excessive heat
- Ability to work in heights of up to 20 feet
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach
- Ability to use hand/power tools and equipment
- Ability to wear a respirator and protective clothing
- Ability to sit/drive
- Ability to lift 50 pounds several times a day
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Forklift experience preferred
- Hazwopper training preferred
- 6 months to 1 year experience working in hazardous waste industry preferred
- Ability to read, write, and speak English language
- Effective communication skills
- Willingness to work overtime with little or no notice
Monday through Friday 6:00am-3:00pm with mandatory overtime on weekends
Req Benefits:
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.
Physical and Mental Wellbeing: 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 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!
Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:
401(k) - Generous 401(k) 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 various milestones/achievements, 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.
