Painter Helper at VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC

Soulouque, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Compliance, Production Goal Achievement, Paperwork Completion, Conventional Painting Equipment, Airless Painting Equipment, Blasting Equipment, Respirator Use, Hand Tools, Equipment Repair, Equipment Maintenance, PPE Maintenance, Confined Space Work, Working at Heights, Housekeeping, Time Management, Teamwork

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

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. Qualifications The Painter Helper position is responsible for preparing and assisting painting the exteriors of barges to include tanks and hopper. Occasionally, paints other industrial equipment and various other parts. In addition, maintains housekeeping of paint shop to include picking up trash and general cleanup. Depending on workload, this position may be assigned to other duties in other locations throughout the shop Job Duties Is safety minded and pushes safety throughout the shop. Is compliant with all safety rules and regulations Meets production goals and covers time allowed on jobs. Completes job to include signing off on all required paperwork Ability to use conventional painting equipment, airless painting equipment, blasting equipment, respirator and hand tools Ability to learn how to tear down and repair same paint or blast equipment Maintains paint equipment keeping it in clean and in good working order Maintains PPE including respirators in good working order Assists paint pumps, spray equipment, and blast equipment Work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 6 feet off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection Keep the work area clean and free of trash, scrap, and debris Complete safety training as required Complying with all safety rules and regulations Participate in daily toolbox meetings Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment as needed Identify safety hazards in the workplace and alerting appropriate supervision Any other duties assigned (i.e. shop/yard clean up and moving to other depts. as needed) Requirements Required Qualification Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills Ability to work M-F 6:00am-2:30pm with mandatory overtime (OT after normal shift and weekends) Work weekends as needed Dependable 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 Qualifications High School Graduate or equivalent Previous industrial or commercial painting experience

Responsibilities

The Painter Helper is responsible for preparing and assisting in painting the exteriors of barges, including tanks and hoppers, and occasionally painting other industrial equipment. This role also requires maintaining the housekeeping of the paint shop by picking up trash and performing general cleanup, with potential reassignment to other duties based on workload.