Cleaning Rack Operator Job at VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC in Baytown

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 digging, shoveling, and pulling buckets from tank interior as required.
• Operate testing equipment to monitor the cleaning operations before confined space entry.
• Inspect clean railcars 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.
• Assist other departments when needed.

Requirements

• Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
• Ability to work 6 days a week 6:45am-5:00 pm; mandatory weekend hours.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces (must not be claustrophobic).
• Dependable; manages time effectively; able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Preferred Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, industrial, environmental, waste, or railroad industry.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• 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 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 at elevated heights (work heights between 15-20 ft off the ground).
• 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.

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

Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees\' physical and mental health by providing a range of benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, including concierge service (available in Spanish) and second medical opinion offerings.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) — Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending, with employer contributions to HSA accounts.
• Time Off — 11 company-paid holidays, in addition to paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
• Employee Assistance Program — 24/7 confidential counseling services for employees and dependents.
• Telemedicine — Free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day, including holidays.

Financial and Retirement Planning

Financial and Retirement Planning: We offer programs to help employees plan finances and save for retirement:

• 401(k) — Generous matching after 90 days of employment. VLS matches up to 5% of pay; contributions are 100% vested immediately.
• Life and Disability Insurance — Employer-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage for full-time employees.
• Voluntary Life Protection Plans — Coverage options for employees and dependents (life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident).
• Rewards and Recognition Programs — Programs to recognize milestones and achievements.
• Financial Planning — Free one-on-one financial planning with a certified planner/coach.
• Employee Discount — Savings on everyday goods and services at retailers nationwide.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Location: Houston, TX

Compensation: $62,500.00-$86,500.00