Mobile Waste Water Treatment Technician
The technician will operate, test, and troubleshoot mobile waste water treatment systems at various client sites while ensuring compliance with safety policies and permit conditions. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment and fostering positive relationships with coworkers, contractors, and municipal inspectors.
- On-site
- Dartmouth, NS
- Posted Aug 19, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
GFL Environmental is looking for Field Technicians to help lead the growing team in HRM, NS! Providing innovative mobile waste water treatment solutions to our clients ranging from industrial plants to large construction, consulting/engineering companies and Mining industries throughout Atlantic Canada. WHY JOIN TEAM GREEN? At GFL we pride ourselves on being a great place to come to work every day, here are just a few reasons why; ● RRSP matching program ● Health, Vision and Dental Coverage ● Employee Assistance Programs ● Life Insurance ● Paid vacation Key Responsibilities: ● Involved in the planning and execution of a wide variety of projects ● Work to safety and efficiently execute jobs ● Ensure on-site operations are conducted in accordance with corporate policies and procedures within permit conditions and to customer specifications ● Operate mobile waste water treatment systems, testing, troubleshooting and adjusting in real time ● Maintain equipment in order to provide efficient operation. ● Maintain good working relationship with coworkers, contractors and municipal inspectors. ● Comply with and follow company safety policies and procedures. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: ● Valid Class 5 license is required ● Class 3 license an asset ● Must have experience in Water Treatment ● Mechanical inclination ● Confined Space Experience. ● Display flexibility and confidentiality. ● Highly driven, focused and self-motivated. ● Must work well in a team environment. ● Potential Overnight travel up to 50% of the time. ● Potential 10-12 hour shifts #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 [email protected] 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 will operate, test, and troubleshoot mobile waste water treatment systems at various client sites while ensuring compliance with safety policies and permit conditions. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment and fostering positive relationships with coworkers, contractors, and municipal inspectors.
Requirements
Candidates must have experience in water treatment, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and mechanical aptitude. The role requires the ability to work in a team, display flexibility, and handle potential overnight travel up to 50% of the time.
Benefits
• RRSP matching program • Health coverage • Vision coverage • Dental coverage • Employee assistance programs • Life insurance • Paid vacation
Listed skills
- TeamworkPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Water treatment
- Mechanical inclination
- Confined space experience
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Project planning
- Safety compliance
- Teamwork
- Self-motivation
- Planning
- Self-Motivation
- Construction
- Confidentiality
- Consulting
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Human Resource Management
- Innovation
- Operations
- Sewage Treatments
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Water Treatment
Job areas
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
- Engineering
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Water Treatment Technician
- Water Treatment Specialist / Waste Water Operator
- Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
