Transfer Station Technician

About the Role

As a Transfer Station Technician, you’ll be responsible for receiving containerized and bulk hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials, reviewing and completing waste documentation and scale tickets, identifying, consolidating, and repacking various waste streams, and completing day-to-day tasks such as facility inspections and equipment maintenance. You’ll play an important role in waste tracking, shipping and receiving, and safety documentation, helping ensure all aspects of the operation are completed in a timely manner and meet management and regulatory expectations. This role is based in Richmond, BC.

Work Environment

You’ll work a standard 40-hour workweek from Monday to Friday, with occasional on-call duties. This role may require you to be flexible with shifts, extended hours and weekend work as dictated by business needs. You’ll need to be comfortable working in challenging environments, including working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Update waste tracking systems and communicate with Project Coordinators and the Billing team.
• Identify, verify, and receive hazardous and non-hazardous waste entering the facility.
• Ensure all required documents meet legal requirements and maintain compliance with SECURE guidelines.
• Ensure waste is accurately packaged, classified, documented, and stored.
• Consolidate and repack waste as required for efficient processing and transportation.
• Perform field-level waste identification tests as required to ensure paperwork accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare waste samples for laboratory analysis as required.
• Actively participate in safety meetings and daily tailgate meetings.
• Perform repair and maintenance tasks and general labour duties.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities such as Hazard Identifications, non-conformance reports, Hazard Hunts, and Inspections.
• Follow SECURE’s Occupational Health and Safety Program and contribute to a safe work environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Technical and regulatory knowledge related to the hazardous waste disposal industry, with the ability to ensure compliance with TDG Regulations.
• Shipping and receiving or general warehousing experience would be an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Science, particularly Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related field, would be an asset.
• Effective time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
• Competent computer skills, including MS Office, and the ability to learn SECURE’s suite of waste tracking and compliance programs.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately complete documents such as waste manifests, bills of lading, inspection reports, and safety paperwork.
• The ability to work outside in all weather conditions and spend a significant portion of each day on your feet.
• The physical ability to perform tasks including lifting, pushing, pulling, opening, or closing various containers and other heavy objects.
• Experience operating a forklift or other mobile equipment would be an asset.
• Personal values aligned with SECURE’s Core Values: Life, Accountability, Collaboration and Excellence.

Benefits

• Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Savings Plan
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives