Field Technician

GFL Environmental Inc.•Cudahy, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Technician position is responsible for providing on-site services and technical assistance for all aspects of hazardous waste management. The role involves responding to customer telephone or electronic enquiries, assisting sales with inventory and on-site classification of special waste, recording and scheduling waste projects and subsequent shipments into various disposal facilities. Additionally, the technician provides support in relation to invoicing questions, MSDS acquisition/review, completion of safety paperwork & TDG documentation, and waste classification & labelling. This position plays a critical role in achieving GFL’s customer satisfaction targets, both internal and external, and establishes the public impression of GFL, reflecting the company's values and standards.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in related field preferred
Regulatory and technical knowledge with respect to the Hazardous Waste Management Industry is a definite asset
Additional training and experience such as First Aid / CPR, H2S Alive, Fall Protection awareness, would be an asset

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.
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
Involvement with Emergency Response and responding to incidents
Participation in projects that are deemed out of scope or require more planning and preparation