Field Technician

$22-$25/hr Based on Experience

The Field Technician position is responsible for providing on-site services and technical assistance for all aspects of hazardous waste management. The role is to respond to customer telephone or electronic enquiries assist sales with inventory and on site classification of special waste record and schedule waste projects and subsequent shipments into various disposal facilities provide support in relation to invoicing questions MSDS acquisition/review completion of safety paperwork & TDG documentation and waste classification & labelling. Because this position provides a critical role in achieving our customer satisfaction targets (both internal and external) this position establishes the public impression of GFL and becomes a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.

Job Duties

• Actively participate and contribute to GFLs Safety Program

• Communicate all safety concerns immediately to Supervisors

• Attend Safety Meetings

• Complete and submit Daily Toolboxes FLHAs and Near Misses/Haz IDs

• Select and Utilize appropriate PPE for the task at hand

• Sample / test waste to determine transport packaging and / or disposal requirements

• Ensure waste is classified and disposed of in accordance with regulatory bodies

• Complete appropriate manifest / TDG paperwork to accompany the waste pick up

• Evaluate customer needs and communicate back to the Sales or Technical team

• Respond to and contribute to all Incident Response work

• Provide facility support and process work when required

• Operate small equipment such as skid steer forklift man lift transfer pumps etc.

• Supervision of project work ensuring all activities adhere to GFLs safety program

• Conduct field work in remote project locations on an as needed basis

• Involved with execution of chemical and petroleum transfers

• Involvement with Emergency Response and responding to incidents

• Participation in projects that are deemed out of scope or require more planning and preparation

Key Requirements:

• Experience in related field preferred

• Valid Drivers license

• Must be willing and able to work through difficult weather conditions and challenging work site environments

• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts some weekends and travel away from home as business demands

• Regulatory and technical knowledge with respect to the Hazardous Waste Management Industry is a definite asset

• Ability to perform physical tasks including shoveling lifting moving containers and other heavy materials

• Fit for work every day including being clean shaven for respirator fit

• Detail oriented with excellent organizational problem solving time management communication and interpersonal skills

• Reliable team player that is supportive of co-workers

• Ability to work at heights or in confined spaces

• Additional training and experience such as First Aid / CPR H2S Alive Fall Protection awareness would be an asset

• Repetitive lifting of containers weighing up to 75lbs ability to perform moderately repetitious and labour based tasks

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorshipfor this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.