Field Technician, Municipal Services

GFL Environmental Inc.•Byron Center, MI

43d•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 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.

Requirements

Education, post-secondary, in environmental sciences, chemistry, biology or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years' experience in a related field.
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, 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
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
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
Repetitive lifting of containers weighing up to 20kg, ability to perform moderately repetitious and labour based tasks
Education in chemistry or a related field considered a strong asset but is not required

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