Hazmat Technician

GFL Environmental Inc.; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Health Savings Account with employer</

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Supplemental health plans through Aflа

Employer paid life insurance

Short-term disability option

Long-term disability

Mental health support via EAP

Specialty and On Call Pay

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a HAZMAT Technician to join the Emergency Response Team, delivering rapid technical expertise during hazardous materials activations.

You will support 24/7 responses and uphold safety and quality standards, including operating specialized equipment. The role requires exceptional planning, communication, and time-management skills, with duties spanning response, training, equipment readiness, and on-site safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Hazmat response experience and safety-focused mindset.
• Willingness to work on-call including weekends/holidays.
• Ability to organize and coordinate resources for emergency response.
• Advanced training in hazmat topics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to spills and emergency calls 24/7 across multiple environments.
• Perform chemical transloading between containment units as needed.
• Conduct chemical neutralization and decontamination when required.
• Organize resources for response and pre-incident planning, including personnel and equipment.
• Maintain and service emergency response equipment and client equipment.

Skills

Hazmat response

On-call readiness

Safety leadership

Team coordination

Chemical spill response

Education

HAZMAT Technician Certification

Tankcar Specialist

Tanktruck Specialist

Confined Space Entry

Tools

Vacuum truck operation

Power wash equipment

Vehicle safety protocols

Job description

As a key member of GFL's HAZMAT Emergency Response Team, the HAZMAT Technician will provide a high level of technical expertise to emergency activations involving dangerous goods. The Technician will supplement our current team to ensure immediate response is provided to all emergency response calls, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. The person will be able to complete responses in an efficient manner while upholding GFL's high standards of safety and quality of service. The position requires exceptional skills in safety, planning, communication, organizing and time management.

Pay: $23-$25/hr

As a key member of GFL's HAZMAT Emergency Response Team, the HAZMAT Technician will provide a high level of technical expertise to emergency activations involving dangerous goods. The person will be able to complete responses in an efficient manner while upholding GFL's high standards of safety and quality of service. The position requires exceptional skills in safety, planning, communication, organizing and time management.

Benefits:

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• Specialty and On Call Pay in addition to hourly wage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond at a moment's notice to spills including responding to rail, road, and fixed facilities.
• Perform chemical transloading from one means of containment to another. May include tankcars, tank trucks, fixed facility tanks, or other small means of containment.
• Perform chemical neutralization and decontamination as required.
• Assist with organizing all resources required in both an response situations and in preparation for potential response situations, including personnel, equipment and documentation
• Ensure all emergency response equipment is operationally ready including maintaining, upgrading and servicing our ER equipment and customer's equipment.
• Ensure all relevant information and documentation is gathered and maintained when providing emergency services
• Lead safety in all aspects of emergency response, including following GFL procedures, completing safety documentation, and upholding GFL's high level of safety.
• Set up and participate in live training events to ensure competency of personnel
• Willing to participate in specialized scheduled projects as required
• Processing recycling material and drums

Requirements:

• Physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection from time to time as required.
• Valid Driver's License required
• Experience in a position relating to hazardous materials emergency response would be considered an asset.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• HAZWOPER Certification highly preferred, but not required.
• Ability to accommodate rotating on-call including weekends and holidays

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Willingness to work out of town from time to time
• Understanding of vacuum truck and power wash equipment
• Team driven and safety focused
• Advanced training including but not limited to: HAZMAT Technician, Tankcar Specialist, Tanktruck Specialist, IC, Confined Space Entry, etc. would be considered an asset.
• Ability to fulfill on-call Requirements

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 [e-mail]

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.