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GFL Environmental Inc. · 2 days ago

Field Technician

Eveleth, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

GFL Environmental Inc. is a company focused on environmental solutions, and they are seeking a Field Technician to support their operations. The role involves participating in safety programs, managing waste disposal processes, and providing support for incident responses and project supervision.

Environmental ConsultingGreenTechWaste Management

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Hazardous Waste ManagementEnvironmental SciencesChemical TransfersFirst Aid / CPRCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam PlayerOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Required

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

Ability to perform physical tasks including shoveling, lifting, moving containers and other heavy materials

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

Repetitive lifting of containers weighing up to 50lbs, ability to perform moderately repetitious and labor-based tasks

Preferred

Education, post-secondary, in environmental sciences, chemistry, biology preferred

Experience in related field considered an asset

Regulatory and technical knowledge with respect to the Hazardous Waste Management Industry is a definite asset

Good computer skills a plus

Additional training and experience such as First Aid / CPR, H2S Alive, Fall Protection awareness, would be an asset

Company

GFL Environmental Inc.

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GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.

Founded in 1995