AZ/DZ Driver, Emergency Response

GFL Environmental Inc.; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Canada seeks an Emergency Response Operator to transport, remove, deliver and collect hazardous wastes from customer sites, load and unload trucks, and operate vacuum trucks, box trucks, and other equipment as required.

You will respond to environmental spills, laboratory decommissioning, highway and train incidents, and weather events, working with police, fire, EMS and Environment Canada, while adhering to safety policies and reporting documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from recognized Truck Driving School is required.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
• Overtime and weekend on-call work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load and unload hazardous wastes to/from customer sites.
• Operate a variety of trucks and equipment including vacuum and box trucks as needed.
• Respond to incidents such as environmental spills, lab decommissioning, and highway/train incidents.
• Complete work-related documentation and adhere to safety policies.
• Work with police, fire, EMS and other stakeholders to ensure site safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Professional demeanor

Ability to work in fast-paced env.

Decision making

Lifting 75+ lbs

Education

High School diploma

Truck Driving School certification

Tools

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

This driver will transport, remove, deliver, and collect various liquid and solid hazardous wastes from various customer sites. Will be required to load and unload trucks. Will also have the ability to operate a variety of truck and equipment including vacuum trucks, box trucks, and any other equipment that fits their license on site if necessary.

The Emergency Response Operator will respond to various incidents such as:

• Environmental and Industrial spills
• Clandestine laboratory decommissioning
• Highway incidents involving tractor trailers, accidents, and chemical leaks
• Train derailments involving hazardous chemicals, fires, and site safety planning.
• Marine operations mostly regarding fuel spills into open bodies of water. Involving boom deployment and boat operations.
• Weather event responses involving wind/ice storms, forest fires, and flooding.
• Chemical assessments and advisory services.
• Working alongside police, fire, EMS, Environment Canada, and other stakeholders.
• Incidents involving heavy equipment, vacuum trucks, and water blasters.
• Participating in job specific and health & safety training as required
• Operating his/her position in an efficient and safe manner
• Completing work related documentation and reporting
• Follow all established organizational policies and procedures
• Promote and participate in a work environment free of workplace harassment and violence
• Perform work in a safe manner, so as not to endanger oneself or others
• Reporting workplace hazards, accidents or other occurrences that may pose a risk to the organization or the safety of oneself or others
• Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act
• Participate in team/staff meetings when required
• Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and minimizes risk

Requirements

• High School diploma minimum.
• Certification from recognized Truck Driving School.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License
• Overtime as required.
• Weekend work may be required, on call schedule in effect on weekly basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong work ethic.
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, consistent decisive personality.
• Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs required.

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