Field Technician

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.

 

$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.

Key Responsibilities:
• Respond at a moment’s notice to spills including responding to rail, road, and fixed facilities.
• Perform chemical transloading from one means of containment to another.  May include tank cars, tank trucks, fixed facility tanks, or other small means of containment.
• Perform chemical neutralization and decontamination as required.
• Assist with organizing all resources required in both an response situations and in preparation for potential response situations, including personnel, equipment and documentation
• Ensure all emergency response equipment is operationally ready including maintaining, upgrading and servicing our ER equipment and customer’s equipment.  
• Ensure all relevant information and documentation is gathered and maintained when providing emergency services 
• Lead safety in all aspects of emergency response, including following GFL procedures, completing safety documentation, and upholding GFL’s high level of safety.
• Set up and participate in live training events to ensure competency of personnel
• Willing to participate in specialized scheduled projects as required

Requirements:
•Physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection from time to time as required. 
• Valid Driver's License 
• Experience in a position relating to hazardous materials emergency response would be considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
• Thrive in a fast paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Willingness to work out of town from time to time
• Understanding of vacuum truck and power wash equipment
• Team driven and safety focused
•  Advanced training including but not limited to:  Hazwoper, Tank car Specialist, Tank truck Specialist, ICS, Confined Space Entry, etc. would be considered an asset
 

 

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

GFL is committed to 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful 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.