Field Technician, Municipal Services

Description

• Provide facility support and process work when required
• Supervision of project work ensuring all activities adhere to GFL’s safety program
• Operate small equipment such as, skid steer, forklift, man lift, transfer pumps etc.
• Attend Safety Meetings
• Communicate all safety concerns immediately to Supervisors
• Respond to and contribute to all Incident Response work
• Evaluate customer needs and communicate back to the Sales or Technical team
• Ensure waste is classified and disposed of in accordance with regulatory bodies
• Involvement with Emergency Response and responding to incidents
• Conduct field work in remote project locations on an as needed basis
• Involved with execution of chemical and petroleum transfers
• Complete and submit Daily Toolboxes, FLHA’s and Near Misses/Haz ID’s
• Select and Utilize appropriate PPE for the task at hand
• Actively participate and contribute to GFL’s Safety Program
• Sample / test waste to determine transport, packaging, and / or disposal requirements
• Complete appropriate manifest / TDG paperwork to accompany the waste pick up

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Repetitive lifting of containers weighing up to 20kg, ability to perform moderately repetitious and labour based tasks
• Regulatory and technical knowledge with respect to the Hazardous Waste Management Industry is a definite asset
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational, problem solving, time management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Fit for work every day including being clean shaven
• Ability to perform physical tasks including shoveling, lifting, moving containers and other heavy materials
• Must be willing and able to work through difficult weather conditions and challenging work site environments
• Good computer skills including effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Windows
• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts, long hours, weekends and travel away from home as business demands
• Reliable team player that is supportive of co-workers
• Education in chemistry or a related field considered a strong asset but is not required
• 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
• Education, post-secondary, in environmental sciences, chemistry, biology or equivalent.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance