Industrial Service Technician

Job summary

The technician is responsible for performing specialized industrial cleaning, equipment maintenance, and safety monitoring at assigned project sites. Duties include operating heavy machinery, managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and ensuring all tasks are completed safely in confined or hazardous environments.

Job details

GFL Environmental’s skilled team members can handle all industrial cleaning and maintenance tasks ranging from the routine to the complex. We have a full complement of water-jet, GamaJet, steam and pressure-wash trucks to clean equipment, buildings, underground pipelines and storage tanks. Our experienced personnel have the right equipment to access confined spaces and work in hazardous environments in order to get the job done safely and efficiently The day to day responsibilities of this role will include: environmental and safety monitoring at our site, Specialized industrial cleaning, unloading trucks, operating forklift, truck and power washers, and administrative duties as required. This will be a Full-Time employment opportunity. Key Responsibilities: • Responsible for day to day monitoring or assigned project. • Maintain cleanliness of Tools and Equipment and Industrial Services Shop. • Power washing and High Pressure Water blasting as required. • Line snaking, Drain and Pipe Inspections as required. • Industrial cleaning of chemical non-hazardous and hazardous wastes. • Assist on Vacuum Trucks/plant operations as required. • Confined Space Entry/ Rescue as required for Industrial Services Projects. • Working in tight or cramped spaces. • Working while using Respirator or Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus. • Shoveling, Jack Hammering, Squeegee, Scraping and heavy lifting as required. • Operate Pick-up truck, utility trailer, forklift, excavator, bobcat, etc. • Operate Aerial boom lift/Scissor Lift as required. - Operate 1,500psi to 40,000psi high pressure water blasting units Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: · 2-5 years’ experience in Industrial Cleaning and Maintenance strongly preferred. - This position requires overtime and 12-hour shifts. Start times are typically from 4:30am-6:30am. · Experience working in Industrial settings · Previous experience with Vacuum Trucks, Industrial Power-washing or Water-blasting, or Liquid Waste Industry experience strongly preferred. · Previous experience with Confined Space Entry or Work at Heights · Experience working with Respirators and Supplied Air Systems · Lift truck, scissor lift or zoom boom ticket · Ability to work flexible hours/shifts, days, evenings, nights & possibly weekends or holidays. · Class G license required. · AZ/DZ License · Must be comfortable with driving and maneuvering a pick-up truck and trailer unit. · Friendly and professional, able to deal directly with customer contacts on site. · Ability to multi-task, take direction and work without supervision or within a team at times. · Working in areas that may be extreme hot or cold. · Working at heights greater than 3 meters. · Will be required to wear protective gear i.e.; fall arrest, respirator, tyvek suit etc. · Health and safety conscious and orientated. - Technician will be required to operate the vacuum hose and shovel when required. #GFLTALENT 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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com 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.

What you’ll do

The technician is responsible for performing specialized industrial cleaning, equipment maintenance, and safety monitoring at assigned project sites. Duties include operating heavy machinery, managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and ensuring all tasks are completed safely in confined or hazardous environments.

Requirements

Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in industrial cleaning and maintenance, along with relevant certifications for operating heavy equipment and working in confined spaces. A valid Class G license is required, with preference given to those holding an AZ/DZ license and experience with vacuum trucks or high-pressure water blasting.

Listed skills

• Forklift operation · Preferred
• safety monitoring · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Industrial cleaning
• High pressure water blasting
• Confined space entry
• Forklift operation
• Vacuum truck operation
• Equipment maintenance
• Safety monitoring
• Hazardous waste handling
• Aerial boom lift operation
• Scissor lift operation
• Excavator operation
• Bobcat operation
• Respirator usage
• Supplied air systems
• Fall arrest
• Administrative duties
• Operations
• Zoom (Video Conferencing Tool)
• Administrative Functions
• Multitasking
• Cleanliness
• Lifting Ability
• Tyvek
• Loading And Unloading
• Working at Heights
• Forklift Truck
• Customer Contacts
• Cleaning and Sanitation Protocols
• Aerial Work Platforms
• Pressure Washer
• Storage Tanks
• Safety Monitoring
• Squeegee
• Breathing Equipment
• Piping Inspection

Job areas

• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Security & Safety
• Industrial Service Technician
• Precision / Fine Instrument Repairer
• Precision-instrument Makers and Repairers
• Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other

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