Facility Technician

Step into a role where safety, teamwork, and environmental responsibility come together every day. As a Facility Technician at GFL Environmental Services, you’ll play a hands-on role in managing, organizing, and processing both hazardous and non-hazardous materials while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Using a strong understanding of Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations and familiarity with our site specific ECA, you will ensure that all materials are properly handled, labelled, and stored in full compliance with environmental and safety standards.
You’ll be the driving force behind maintaining facility cleanliness, supporting waste segregation, and assisting with shipments- all while demonstrating a proactive attitude towards safety and teamwork. If you take pride in doing things the right way, staying organized under pressure, and being part of a crew that values compliance and responsibility.

This position is based at Coniston, Ontario with typical hours of work from Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and overtime as required.

Key Responsibilities:

·Load/unload liquid waste

·Visually inspect incoming waste to screen of materials

·Monitor offloads (internal or third-party), track, and verify waste.

·Build outbound loads

·Maintain and monitor pit levels.

·Report/ repair noncompliance observations (storage, containers, labels, etc.)

·Assist with waste tracking (tracking numbers, receiving numbers, and outbound load correspond with shipping orders).

·Operating and maintaining tank farm.

·Creating bill of lading(s)

·Ensures GFL guests are signing in/out when visiting the facility

·Maintain housekeeping for the facility compound and loading dock.

·Wash trucks, tankers, and various pieces of equipment.

·Taking inventory of containers on site.

Requirements:

·Strong understanding in Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations.

·Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team and effective communication skills.

·Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

·Comfortable working outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.

Working Conditions:
Must work inside and/or outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. May be exposed to unpleasant sights, smells, and to dangerous and/or toxic substance.

Physical Demands:
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
•Walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, grasping/gripping, and pushing/pulling
•Work utilizing personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, safety-toed boot, utility gloves, reflective vest, hearing and eye protection, hard hat, etc.
•Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts. Exposure to dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.