Technician, Industrial Services

GFL Environmental Inc.•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

The Technician, Industrial Services is responsible for safely and efficiently completing industrial field labor tasks while working in compliance with GFL’s four core service lines: Emergency Response, Industrial and Marine Services, Facility Decontamination, and Site Remediation. The work includes site preparation and cleaning, identifying and monitoring hazards, and handling hazardous waste after appropriate training. Employees must properly wear, use, and maintain respirators and other personal protective equipment on HAZWOPER sites; uniforms and PPE are provided. Work varies with scheduled and unscheduled projects and may involve extreme environmental conditions and physical demands. The role requires year-round outdoor work in all weather conditions and may involve heat, cold, heights, hazardous chemicals, loud noises, dangerous equipment, long hours, prolonged standing or walking, crouching, hand-tool use, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Compensation starts at $20+ based on experience. Pre-employment drug and criminal background screening is required. GFL does not provide visa sponsorship; valid work authorization in the country of employment is required.

Requirements

Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
Ability to properly wear, use, and maintain personal respirator equipment and other personal protective equipment on HAZWOPER sites.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, crouching, using hand tools, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug and criminal background screening.
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working around heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently complete industrial field labor tasks in compliance with GFL’s four core service lines: Emergency Response, Industrial and Marine Services, Facility Decontamination, and Site Remediation.
Clean and prepare sites, which may include power washing or hydro blasting, digging, sweeping, entering confined spaces, and removing hazardous waste materials after appropriate training.
Identify hazards to protect personnel and equipment.
Properly wear, use, and maintain personal respirator equipment and other personal protective equipment on HAZWOPER sites.
Monitor job sites for hazards and maintain a safe working environment.
Perform other duties as assigned by the site superintendent or management.