General Helper- JOB FAIR

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.

The General helper is an entry level role. Under direct supervision, assists in the repair or cleaning of rail cars inside and/or outside of rail cars to include tank cars and hopper cars. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

DUTIES:

• Performs manual work as directed by the supervisor
• Assist in coat, repair or cleaning of rail cars inside and/or outside of rail cars to include tank cars and hopper cars
• Perform some welding, ironwork as needed to support repairs
• Ability to use hand tools
• Assists other trades and crafts in their day-to-day operations
• Lifts, carries, and holds material, tools, and supplies.
• Complete safety training as required
• Complying with all safety rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills
• Ability to work M-F 6:30am-3:00pm with mandatory overtime (OT after normal shift and weekends)
• Work weekends as needed
• Dependable and 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 REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Previous industrial, manufacturing, railroad, environmental, commercial paint, or coating experience