Field Technician, Recycling and Waste Management Services

GFL Environmental Inc. • Onoway, AB

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technician role involves working in the Onoway facility and also providing on-site services and technical assistance for all aspects of hazardous waste management to clients in the field. The role is to 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. This position provides a critical role in achieving customer satisfaction targets (both internal and external), establishes the public impression of GFL and becomes a reflection of who GFL is and what they stand for. At the heart of GFL lies their greatest asset—their people. GFL believes in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting their people with their life ambitions. They aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings employees along with them. At GFL, growth isn’t just for their business—it’s for their people. They see the potential in all employees to do whatever they set their mind to, and are proud to support them in that journey. GFL considers employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what they do, everyone comes together to form “Team Green”—united by a shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable customers and the communities they serve to be Green For Life. Working for GFL is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on their Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of the organization, making them central to the company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.

Requirements

• Post Secondary education in environmental sciences, chemistry, and/or biology.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License with a fairly clean Commercial Drivers Abstract.
• Must be willing and able to work through difficult weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts, long hours, weekends and travel away from home as business demands.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including shoveling, lifting, moving containers and other heavy materials.
• Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Fit for work every day including being clean shaven.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Regulatory and technical knowledge with respect to the Hazardous Waste Management Industry
• First Aid / CPR
• H2S Alive
• Fall Protection awareness
• NORM Awareness

Responsibilities

• Sample / test waste to determine transport, packaging, and / or disposal requirements
• Ensure waste is classified and disposed of in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Complete appropriate manifest / TDG paperwork to accompany the waste pick up
• Evaluate customer needs and communicate back to the Sales or Technical team
• 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 GFL’s safety program
• Conduct field work in remote project locations on an as needed basis
• Involved with execution of chemical and petroleum transfers
• Participation in projects that are deemed out of scope or require more planning and preparation
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Great careers
• Making a positive impact on the environment
• Supporting people with their life ambitions
• Growth and skill expansion
• Support for career advancement, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others
• Time to pursue other life ambitions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees