Recovery Technician, Recycling and Waste Management Services

GFL Environmental Inc.•Texas City, TX

About The Position

GFL Environmental Services provides liquid waste and soil remediation services and environmental solutions across North America. The Recovery Technician safely loads, secures, and transports cargo in accordance with regulations and safety standards; inspects vehicles and loads; maintains required transportation documentation; and follows applicable transportation, dangerous goods, hours-of-service, and workplace-safety legislation. The role also involves maneuvering vehicles and positioning equipment for loading and unloading, reporting defects and incidents, communicating with customers and coworkers, delivering products courteously and on time, maintaining clean and safe work areas, providing training, and performing additional duties as assigned. The work takes place both indoors and outdoors. Overtime is required as needed, and occasional weekend work may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma, at minimum.
Class A or B license.
X Endorsement required.
Strong organizational skills and oral and written communication abilities.
Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, use timelines, and apply time-management techniques.
High level of personal integrity.
Professional and mature demeanor under stressful situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
Manual dexterity and ability to lift 75+ lbs.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Occasional weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

Safely load, secure, and transport cargo in compliance with 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 and unloading and ensure proper equipment positioning.
Promptly report vehicle defects, incidents, and delivery issues.
Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Deliver products courteously and on time while maintaining clean and safe work areas.
Provide training and perform additional duties as assigned.