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About VLS!

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.

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

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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

Operate blasting equipment to remove scale, paint and other foreign substances from inside and/or outside of barges and other materials to prime, paint and stencil the interior and/or exterior surfaces of barges or equipment

Adjust equipment as necessary to perform efficient and proper blasting

Surface preparation of non-finished barges and components using various blast media methods

Utilizes respirators and PPE in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and operating instructions.

Assembles and disassembles helmets and air line connections prior to use

Performs general and preventative maintenance on blasting equipment to include cleaning after use and proper set up for the next job

Keep materials area and other work areas clean and orderly and report potential hazards

Complies with all established safety regulations, rules, policies and procedures

Requirements

Performs other assignments as required

Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in general abrasive blasting

Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently

Able to follow or verbal instructions with minimal supervision

Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions

Ability to work M-F 6:00am-2:30pm with mandatory overtime (OT after normal shift and weekends)

Work weekends as needed

Able to work in any weather conditions

Dependable

Manages time effectively

Must be willing to help out in other departments as needed

Ability to work independently or as a team

Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screening

Must be authorized to work in the US

Preferred Requirements

2 years experience in general abrasive blasting

Pay Range

18-24

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Other

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