Field Technician

About the position

The Field Technician position at GFL Environmental is responsible for providing on-site services and technical assistance in hazardous waste management. This role involves responding to customer inquiries, assisting with waste classification, scheduling waste projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The technician plays a critical role in achieving customer satisfaction and represents the company's values and commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate and contribute to GFL's Safety Program
• Communicate all safety concerns immediately to Supervisors
• Attend Safety Meetings
• Complete and submit Daily Toolboxes, FLHA's and Near Misses/Haz ID's
• 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.
• Supervise project work ensuring all activities adhere to GFL's safety program
• Conduct field work in remote project locations on an as-needed basis
• Involved with execution of chemical and petroleum transfers
• Participate in Emergency Response and respond to incidents
• Engage in projects that are deemed out of scope or require more planning and preparation

Requirements

• Education, post-secondary, in environmental sciences, chemistry, biology or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a related field
• Willingness to work through difficult weather conditions and challenging work site environments
• Ability to work flexible shifts, long hours, 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
• Good computer skills including effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Windows
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational, problem solving, time management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a strong work ethic and proven track record for success
• Reliable team player that is supportive of co-workers
• Ability to work at heights or in confined spaces

Nice-to-haves

• Additional training and experience such as First Aid/CPR, H2S Alive, Fall Protection awareness would be an asset
• Education in chemistry or a related field considered a strong asset but is not required

Benefits

• Equal opportunity for all without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic