Field Technician - Environmental Waste
VLS Environmental SolutionsAbout the role
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.
Role Summary
The Field Technician will assist Operators to complete various cleaning and field work in an environmental space. Field Technicians must be proficient in using personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety protocols. This position will report to the yard at the beginning and the end of each shift.
Job Duties
• 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, service and work orders, manifests, chain of custody, and bills of lading.
• Work on calls 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.
• Driving a fork lift.
• 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.
• 100% adhere to PPE policy.
• General office and warehouse cleaning such as maintenance and repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Hazwoper training preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year experience working in hazardous waste industry preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime with little or no notice.
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