Field Technician, Recycling and Waste Management Services
- Primary Location:
Edmonton, Alberta - Additional Location(s):
Calgary, Alberta - Onoway, Alberta
- Red Deer, AB
- Leduc, AB
Position Summary
The Technician role involves working in our facility and also providing on-site services and technical assistance for all aspects of hazardous waste management to clients in the field. The role is to assist sales with inventory and on-site classification of special waste, record and schedule waste projects and subsequent shipments into various disposal facilities, provide support in relation to invoicing questions MSDS acquisition/review, completion of safety paperwork & TDG documentation and waste classification & labelling. This position provides a critical role in achieving our customer satisfaction targets (both internal and external), this position establishes the public impression of GFL and becomes a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Sample / test waste to determine transport, packaging, and / or disposal requirements
Ensure waste is classified and disposed of in accordance with regulatory requirements
Complete appropriate manifest / TDG paperwork to accompany the waste pick up
Evaluate customer needs and communicate back to the Sales or Technical team
Provide facility support and process work when required
Operate small equipment such as, skid steer, forklift, man lift, transfer pumps etc.
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
Other duties as required.
Requirements
Post Secondary education in environmental sciences, chemistry, and/or biology.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related field.
Valid Class 5 Drivers License with a fairly clean Commercial Drivers Abstract.
Must be willing and able to work through difficult weather conditions.
Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts, long hours, weekends and travel away from home as business demands.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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 including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Fit for work every day including being clean shaven.
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.
Additional training and experience such as First Aid / CPR, H2S Alive, Fall Protection awareness, NORM Awareness would be considered an asset.
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sélectionnés pour une
entrevue.
GFL Environmental est un employeur égalitaire et encourage les femmes, les Autochtones, les personnes en situation de
handicap et les membres des minorités visibles à se porter candidats. Nous souhaitons embaucher des personnes réunissant
les caractéristiques de la diversité et issues de différents horizons. Nous sommes intimement convaincus que le talent
d’envergure ne fait aucune distinction fondée sur le genre, les origines ethniques ou nationales, l’identité et
l’orientation sexuelles, l’âge, la religion ou l’invalidité, et que le talent s’enrichit grâce à ces différences. GFL
offre aux candidats en situation de handicap des mesures d’adaptation pendant tout le processus de recrutement. Si vous
avez besoin de moyens d’adaptation, veuillez nous le faire savoir et nous tâcherons de répondre à vos besoins en
collaboration avec vous.