Technician, Processing Facilities (Tank Farm - Overnight Shift)

GFL Environmental Inc.•Ottawa, ON

13d•Onsite

About The Position

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America; operating across Canada and the United States; offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management, and infrastructure development. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities, and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs.

Requirements

Must be clean shaven. (for respirator usage)
Physically fit (repetitive lifting of hoses and shoveling of soil)
Must be comfortable working at heights (climbing up to catwalks above tanks to dip them, climbing on top of tankers and trucks to sample them)
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

1 Week of Training on the day shift, plus 3 additional courses during the first 3 months on day shift

Responsibilities

Be trained to enter Confined Spaces, such as bulk tanks, tankers, and vacuum trucks for cleaning.
Receive all client waste – both bulk liquids/solids and containerized.
Ensure waste is processed in a timely and safe manner.
Prepare shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport.
Ensure incoming waste conforms with acceptance protocol.
Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks, tankers, straight trucks, and van trailers.
Take samples from waste vehicles and containers for lab analysis.
Operate plant machinery including pumps and pressure washers; and assist with general maintenance.
Gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the company’s standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure they are followed.
Complete paperwork properly & ensure it is submitted.
Complete job hazard risk assessments
Ensure superior customer service is provided.
General shop clean-up and maintenance.
Attend Household Hazardous Waste collection events on weekends.
Other tasks as required.