Field Technician

Job Duties

• Actively participate and contribute to GFL’s Safety Program
• Communicate all safety concerns immediately to Supervisors
• Attend Safety Meetings
• Complete and submit Daily Toolboxes, FLHA’s and Near Misses/Haz ID’s
• Select and utilize appropriate PPE for the task at hand
• Sample / test waste to determine transport, packaging, and / or disposal requirements
• Ensure waste is classified and disposed of in accordance with regulatory bodies
• Complete appropriate manifest /paperwork to accompany the waste pick up
• Evaluate customer needs and communicate back to the Sales or Technical team
• Respond to and contribute to all Incident Response work
• Provide facility support and process work when required
• Supervision of project work ensuring all activities adhere to GFL’s safety program
• Conduct field work in remote project locations on an as needed basis
• Involved with execution of chemical and petroleum transfers
• Participation in projects that are deemed out of scope or require more planning and preparation

Requirements

• Education, post-secondary, in environmental sciences, chemistry, biology preferred.
• Experience in related field considered an asset.
• Must be willing and able to work through difficult weather conditions and challenging work site environments
• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts, long hours, weekends and travel away from home as business demands
• Regulatory and technical knowledge with respect to the Hazardous Waste Management Industry is a definite asset
• Ability to perform physical tasks including shoveling, lifting, moving containers and other heavy materials
• Good computer skills a plus
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational, problem solving, time management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a strong work ethic and proven track record for success
• Reliable team player that is supportive of co-workers
• Ability to work at heights or in confined spaces
• Additional training and experience such as First Aid / CPR, H2S Alive, Fall Protection awareness, would be an asset
• Repetitive lifting of containers weighing up to 50lbs, ability to perform moderately repetitious and labor-based tasks

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