Technician, Industrial Services

GFL Environmental; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K matching

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Overtime

Paid time off

Boot allowance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

GFL Environmental in Baytown, TX is seeking an Industrial Services Technician to support emergency spill responses and industrial cleaning operations. This full-time role requires hands-on experience with hydro blasting, tank cleaning, and hazardous materials handling; on-site work, some travel, and on-call availability are expected.

You will work with our Team Green in a fast-paced environment, with a comprehensive benefits package, overtime opportunities, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hydro blasting/tank cleaning experience.
• Physically able to wear protective gear and respirators.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency spill incidents involving rail, roadway, and fixed facilities.
• Perform chemical transloading between tank cars and trucks.
• Conduct decontamination and remediation for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Operate and maintain industrial cleaning equipment such as hydro-jetters and vacuum trucks.
• Assist other operators during cleaning, ventilation, and recovery operations.
• Complete required documentation for emergency response activities.

Skills

Hydro blasting

Tank cleaning

Emergency response

Job description

Join our team as an Industrial Services Technician at GFL Environmental in Baytown, TX!

Why Join GFL?

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America.

Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits:

• career advancement opportunities
• competitive benefits
• job stability within an essential services company
• the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

What’s in it for you:

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including prioritized orthodontics and vision care 401K matching and profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and more!
• OVERTIME AVAILABLE!
• Paid time off
• Competitive wages
• Boot allowance
• Growth opportunities

What you’ll do:

• Respond to emergency spill incidents involving rail, roadway, and fixed facilities
• Perform chemical transloading between tank cars, tank trucks, frac tanks, vacuum boxes, open-top boxes, and fixed facility tanks
• Conduct chemical neutralization, decontamination, and remediation for hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• Perform confined space entry work, including tank, sewer, and pipe cleaning
• Complete industrial cleaning services such as hydro blasting, hydro excavation, and high-pressure/pressure washer cleaning
• Assist air mover and vacuum truck operators during cleaning, ventilation, and recovery operations
• Handle drums and bulk containers containing hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals
• Clean, inspect, and maintain vacuum boxes, open-top boxes, and frac tanks
• Inspect, service, and prepare emergency response and industrial cleaning equipment
• Complete and maintain required documentation for emergency response and cleaning activities

What’s required:

• Physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection from time to time as required.
• Valid Driver's License
• 5+ years experience in a position relating to hydro blasting and tank cleaning
• Ability to fulfill on-call requirements and travel on occasion.

Join us and become part of 'Team Green' at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded.

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

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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.

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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.