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.
Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Repair Supervisor, the Valve Repair Technician is responsible for install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, safety, and flow valves.
Responsibilities - Will be focused on the valve repair procedure and able to follow instructions
- Will be focused on disassembly and reassembly process of valves and able to follow instructions
- Review work orders and procedures including customer specifics to use proper replacement parts while following specific instructions
- Able to complete the bubble leak procedure
- Understanding and knowledgeable regarding the valve bench testing procedure and able to follow it
- Complete work orders, inventory logs, and calibration logs
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements - High school graduate or GED
- Must be mechanically inclined and familiar using hand tools and torque wrenches
- Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work
- Must possess basic math skills, addition, and subtraction
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis
- Read and comprehend the requirements of the VLS Quality Assurance Manual and Procedure, as well as the customer and regulatory requirements
- Prior experience with bubble leak tests
- Prior experience with bench testing valves
- Prior experience with valve removal or reassembly
- Prior experience working with orders and inventory logs and calibration logs
- Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks
- Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time
- Ability to work Monday through Friday day hours must be able to work overtime including weekends as needed.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights (15 feet off the ground)
- Must be able to climb up a railcar side ladder (15 feet off the ground)
- Must be able to pass a physical, drug screen, and background check
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
Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,