Industrial Services Technician

GFL Environmental Inc.

Technician responsible for industrial cleaning and maintenance operations at GFL Environmental. Handling specialized cleaning tasks and operating heavy equipment in diverse environments.

Posted 6/30/2026contractKitchener • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Industrial Cleaning and Maintenance, with proficiency in operating various equipment such as Vacuum Trucks and high-pressure water blasting units. Capable of performing tasks in confined spaces and adhering to safety protocols while maintaining a professional demeanor in customer interactions.

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Industrial Cleaning ExperienceHigh Pressure Water BlastingConfined Space EntryClass G LicenseVacuum Truck Operation

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Hard Skills

Industrial CleaningHigh Pressure Water BlastingConfined Space EntryDrain and Pipe InspectionsOperating ForkliftOperating Aerial Boom LiftOperating Scissor LiftHeavy LiftingShovelingJack Hammering

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismCustomer InteractionMulti-taskingTeam CollaborationAbility to Take Direction

Tools & Technologies

Vacuum TruckHigh Pressure Water Blasting UnitsRespiratorSupplied Air Breathing ApparatusPick-up TruckUtility TrailerForkliftExcavatorBobcatScissor Lift

Certifications & Qualifications

Lift Truck TicketScissor Lift TicketAZ/DZ License

Industry Keywords

Industrial ServicesLiquid Waste IndustryChemical Non-Hazardous WasteHazardous WasteWork at HeightsProtective GearSafety ProtocolsFlexible HoursExtreme TemperaturesHeavy Equipment Operation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5 years’ experience in Industrial Cleaning and Maintenance strongly preferred.
Experience working in Industrial settings an asset.
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 an asset.
Experience working with Respirators and Supplied Air Systems an asset.
Lift truck, scissor lift or zoom boom ticket an asset.
Ability to work flexible hours/shifts, days, evenings, nights & possibly weekends or holidays.
Class G license required.
AZ/DZ License is considered an asset.
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.
Technician will be required to operate the vacuum hose and shovel when required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and safety conscious and orientated