Recovery Technician, Recycling & Waste Management Services

GFL Environmental Inc.•Elgin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Recovery Technician at GFL Environmental! GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. As part of Team Green, you'll enjoy career growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a positive impact every day. We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our 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 we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.

Requirements

High School diploma minimum.
Class A license.
X Endorsement required
Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
High level of personal integrity.
Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.
Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs required.
Overtime as required.
Weekend work may be required occasionally
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

Responsibilities

Safely load, secure, and transport cargo in compliance with all applicable regulations and safety standards.
Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle and load safety.
Complete and maintain required documentation, including logbooks, manifests, and bills of lading.
Follow legislation related to transportation, hours of service, dangerous goods, and workplace safety.
Maneuver vehicles for loading/unloading and ensure proper equipment positioning.
Report vehicle defects, incidents, and delivery issues promptly.
Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Deliver products courteously and on time, maintaining clean and safe work areas.
Provide training and perform additional duties as assigned.