Technician, Industrial Services

GFL Environmental Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a hands-on Field Operator to support waste reception at our Windsor area locations. You will move materials, perform pre-inspections, and assist with daily tasks to ensure safe, compliant service.

Role requires 3-5 years driving in industrial settings, valid G license, and strong communication. You will operate at customer sites, follow PPE protocols, and assist with loading and documentation. This role emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Valid G license is required.
• Completion of GFL online training.
• 3-5 years driving experience in industrial settings.
• Experience in industrial environments and strong customer focus.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Satisfy customer and GFL Location's needs for service.
• Ensure that service is completed in accordance with established policies.
• Responsible for daily pre-inspections.
• Complete assigned daily Tasks as assigned by the Supervisor(s)/Operations Manager.
• Daily driving GFL crew(s) to customers and GFL sites.
• Perform check-ins at day’s end to ensure complete and accurate paperwork completion.
• Ensure assigned Duties are completed in a timely and safe manner.
• Follow all protocols when dumping loads at municipal recycling/waste facilities.
• Climb ladders on trucks to check loads, hook up, and monitor loading.
• Confined space entry to clean tanks, pits and silos.
• Wear all appropriate PPE and be clean shaven if respirator use is required.
• Occasionally lift 25-50 pounds and perform additional duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

Skills

Valid G license

GFL online training

3-5 years driving experience

Industrial settings experience

Strong communication

Customer focus

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of electronic devices

Industry knowledge

Job description

Responsible for work on GFL job sites, receiving customer waste from industrial, commercial, and internal GFL locations at our receiving facility. Responsible for performing assigned duties on Customer and GFL sites. This physically strenuous position involves mobilization, demobilization, Industrial cleaning, tanker loading.

Key Responsibilities:

• Satisfy customer and GFL Location's needs for service.
• Ensure that service is completed in accordance with established policies.
• Responsible for daily pre-inspections.
• Complete assigned daily Tasks as assigned by the Supervisor(s)/Operations Manager.
• Daily driving GFL crew(s) to customers and GFL sites.
• Perform check-ins at day’s end to ensure complete and accurate paperwork completion.
• Ensure assigned Duties are completed in a timely and safe manner.
• Ensure that all protocols are followed while dumping loads at municipal recycling/waste facilities.
• Required to climb up ladder on truck to check loads, hook up secure and monitor loading.
• Required Confined space entry to clean tanks, pits and silos.
• Required to wear all appropriate PPE, clean shaven if required to wear a respirator.
• Requires bending and ability to lift 25-50 pounds.
• May perform some additional responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Valid G license
• Completion of GFL online Training.
• 3-5 years driving experience.
• Experience in industrial settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Proven ability to multi-task & ability to prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of electronic devices (i.e., tablets, ELD, Cell phones)
• Knowledge of industry.

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

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

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.

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.

Current GFL Employees

If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub.

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset our people.

So, we’re glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions.

We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us.

At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey.

We consider our employees' personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it's advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions.

With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form "Team Green" united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life.

GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams.

Field Operations Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities.

Professional Services Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.