Technician

GFL Environmental Inc.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Thunder Bay, ON seeks a Technician to handle, consolidate and process hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials with a safety-first approach.

Local candidates in Thunder Bay area are preferred and must be able to work in a team environment performing moderate labour and repetitive tasks. The role emphasizes safe operations, timely processing, equipment handling and accurate paperwork.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks.
• Physically fit to lift up to 50 lbs and stand on cement for extended periods.
• Ability to operate skid steer, loaders, excavator and forklift is an asset.
• Excellent communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure waste is processed in a timely and safe manner.
• Assist with loading and unloading of trucks and containers.
• Ensure incoming waste conforms with acceptance protocol.
• Operate processing machinery and equipment as required.
• Ensure safe operation and procedures are followed at all times.
• Complete paperwork properly and submit it on time.
• Complete job hazard risk assessments.
• Promote a safety culture with all employees.
• Ensure superior customer service is provided.
• General shop cleanup and maintenance.
• Other miscellaneous tasks as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lifting capacity up to 50 lbs

Tools

Skid steer

Loader

Excavator

Forklift

Job description

Located in Thunder Bay, ON, the Technician is responsible for the handling, consolidating and processing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials received by the Processing Facilities. The Technician must display a focus on safety and efficiency in a team environment while performing moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks. ( Please note candidates must be local to the Thunder Bay area)

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure waste is processed in a timely and safe manner
• Assist with the loading and unloading of trucks and containers
• Ensure incoming waste conforms with acceptance protocol
• Operation of processing machinery and equipment as required
• Ensure safe operation and procedures are followed at all times
• Complete paperwork properly & ensure it is submitted
• Complete job hazard risk assessments
• Promote a safety culture with all employees
• Ensure superior customer service is provided
• General shop clean up and maintenance
• Other miscellaneous tasks as required

Requirements:

• Vaild driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks
• Physically fit with the aability to lift +50lbs and stand on cement for extended periods of time
• Ability to use skid steer, Loaders, Excavator and forklift an Asset.
• Excellent communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Able to work independently and in a team environment