Technician, Industrial Services

US Diversity Job Search; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

401k, and 401k matching

Paid Holidays

3 weeks of PTO annually

And several other benefits

Job summary

GFL Environmental Services is seeking a safety-conscious industrial field laborer to safely and efficiently complete on-site tasks across emergency response, industrial services, and remediation projects in the Kalamazoo area. You will work outdoors year-round, operate or assist with heavy equipment, and perform site cleanup and hazardous materials handling following training.

Compensation starts at $20+ per hour, with benefits including health/vision/dental, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, and

Qualifications

• Outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions.
• Pre-employment drug and criminal background screening required.
• Experience around heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare sites, may include power washing/hydro blasting, digging, sweeping, and removing hazardous waste after training.
• Identify hazards for safety of personnel and equipment.
• Requires the ability to properly wear, use, and maintain PPE on HAZWOPER sites.
• Monitor job site for hazards and maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by site superintendent or management.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment awareness

Tools

PPE usage

Job description

Responsible for safely and efficiently completing tasks and duties associated with industrial field labor. You must be able to work in compliance in the delivery of GFL's four (4) core service lines (Emergency Response, Industrial and Marine Services, Facility Decontamination, and Site Remediation). At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

Benefits: Why choose GFL(Team Green)?

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401k, and 401k matching
• Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO annually
• And several other benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and prepare sites and may include power washing/hydro blasting, digging, sweeping, entering confined spaces, and remove any hazardous waste materials after appropriate training.
• Identify any hazards as observed for safety of personnel and equipment.
• Requires the ability to properly wear, use, and maintain personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) on HAZWOPER sites.
• Uniforms and all PPE provided.
• Monitor job site for hazards and maintain a safe working environment
• Due to the diversity of both scheduled and non-scheduled projects, physical demands, and environmental conditions vary significantly depending on the project.
• May work in environments that are extreme in nature like environmental conditions such as heat, cold, heights, hazardous chemicals, loud noises, dangerous equipment, long hours etc.
• May be exposed to varying levels of physical activities and physical extremes such as long periods of standing, walking, crouching, use of hand tools, and heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by site superintendent, or management.

Compensation starting at $20+ based on experience.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working around heavy equipment preferred.
• This position requires the ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Pre-employment drug and criminal background screening required.

#GFLTalentAbout GFL Environmental ServicesGFL Environmental Services is your true one-stop provider across North America, specializing in liquid waste and soil remediation services. We focus on delivering specialized environmental solutions across a broad range of industries.Driven by an uncompromising commitment to safety, we aspire to become North America's leading Environmental Services provider. Our vision is to be Green For Life-it's at the core of our business strategy and central to every service we provide. We bring this vision to life by offering accessible, sustainable environmental solutions for our customers and the communities we serve.To learn more about GFL Environmental Services, visit: gesi.gflenv.comWe 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.

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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.