Hazmat Technician

GFL Environmental • Addison, IL

17h

About The Position

As a key member of GFL’s HAZMAT Emergency Response Team, the HAZMAT Technician provides technical expertise during emergency activations involving dangerous goods. The role supplements the existing team to help ensure immediate response to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Technician is expected to respond efficiently while maintaining GFL’s standards for safety and service quality. The role requires strong skills in safety, planning, communication, organization, and time management. Compensation is $23–$25 per hour, with specialty and on-call pay in addition to the hourly wage.

Requirements

• Be physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection as required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to accommodate rotating on-call duties, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to fulfill on-call requirements.
• Willingness to work out of town from time to time.
• Team-driven and safety-focused.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a position relating to hazardous materials emergency response.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• HAZWOPER Certification.
• Understanding of vacuum truck and power wash equipment.
• Advanced training such as HAZMAT Technician, Tankcar Specialist, Tanktruck Specialist, ICS, or Confined Space Entry.

Responsibilities

• Respond at a moment’s notice to spills involving rail, road, and fixed facilities.
• Transload chemicals between different means of containment, including tank cars, tank trucks, fixed facility tanks, and other small containers.
• Perform chemical neutralization and decontamination as required.
• Help organize personnel, equipment, documentation, and other resources for response situations and preparation for potential responses.
• Maintain, upgrade, and service emergency response equipment and customer equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Gather and maintain relevant information and documentation while providing emergency services.
• Lead safety during emergency response activities by following GFL procedures, completing safety documentation, and upholding GFL safety standards.
• Set up and participate in live training events to maintain personnel competency.
• Participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.
• Process recycling material and drums.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Health Savings Account with employer match option.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%.
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Employee-paid short-term disability option.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program.
• Specialty and on-call pay in addition to hourly wage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed