Yard Technician

VLS Environmental Solutions LLC is the recognized industry leader in providing Environmental Solutions to our Industrial and Manufacturing clients. A financially stable company that has experienced significant organic and inorganic growth over the past several years, VLS offers the perks of a big company (competitive pay, great time off packages, and solid benefits, including paid life insurance and a 401(k) match of up to 5%) combined with the collaborative and results-driven culture of a small one.

The Yard Technician is a hybrid position responsible for maintaining all aspects of yard maintenance including truck and trailer cleaning, light landscaping, and housekeeping of the Yard, and assisting with loading and off-loading of trucks entering the yard. Secondly, working in the field as a technician.

Essential Job Duties:

• 50 % in yard and 50% Field technician

• Washing exterior of trucks and trailers in compliance with company cleaning policies and procedures.
• Inspect cleanliness of trucks interiors for compliance with customer and company requirements.
• Maintains company yard and grounds area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards.
• Light landscaping and yard upkeep.
• Assistance with loading and off-loading trucks in the yard. Assisting CDL driver with car washes and other projects away from the yard.
• Work as a Field Technician in various off-site projects.
• Assist subcontractors to ensure that they are following proper operational and safety protocols.
• Assist in pulling waste samples from customer tanks to assist in proper waste characterization and waste profile completion. Transportation of samples to local laboratories for proper analysis.
• Operate company vehicle to run errands as required.
• Obtain and maintain licenses and certifications necessary to complete job assignments.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Essential Job Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent a plus
• Basic reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Uses logical step-by-step procedures and problem solving.
• Willingness to work overtime with little or no notice.
• Ability to operate a power washer.
• Work full shifts doing repetitive motions in any weather.
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

• Duties regularly require standing; walking; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balance; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

• Work occasional weekends or holidays.
• Reliable and Dependable.
• Manages time effectively.
• Must be willing to help with other responsibilities as needed.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.