Job Description
About VLS! 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.
Job Summary Job Summary
The Painter Helper position is responsible for preparing and assisting painting the exteriors of barges to include tanks and hopper. Occasionally, paints other industrial equipment and various other parts. In addition, maintains housekeeping of paint shop to include picking up trash and general cleanup. Depending on workload, this position may be assigned to other duties in other locations throughout the shop
Is safety minded and pushes safety throughout the shop. Is compliant with all safety rules and regulations
Meets production goals and covers time allowed on jobs. Completes job to include signing off on all required paperwork
Ability to use conventional painting equipment, airless painting equipment, blasting equipment, respirator and hand tools
Ability to learn how to tear down and repair same paint or blast equipment
Maintains paint equipment keeping it in clean and in good working order
Maintains PPE including respirators in good working order
Assists paint pumps, spray equipment, and blast equipment
Work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 6 feet off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection
Keep the work area clean and free of trash, scrap, and debris
Complete safety training as required
Complying with all safety rules and regulations
Participate in daily toolbox meetings
Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment as needed
Identify safety hazards in the workplace and alerting appropriate supervision
Any other duties assigned (i.e. shop/yard clean up and moving to other de
Requirements Required Qualification
Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills
Ability to work M-F 6:00am-2:30pm 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
Preferred Qualifications High School Graduate or equivalent
Previous industrial or commercial painting experience
What's in it for you! 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.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Remote job, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,