AZ/DZ Vacuum Truck Operator, Emergency Response

Northwest Employment Works; Oliver Paipoonge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking full-time AZ/DZ Emergency Response Operators to support their operations in Ontario. The successful candidates will collect hazardous waste and respond to various incidents such as spills, accidents, and weather events. A valid AZ/DZ license and flexibility for on-call work are required. Full benefits, including relocation fee and sign-on bonus, are provided.

Benefits

Relocation Fee

Sign-on Bonus

Industry leading benefits package

RRSP Matching

Professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Must have flexible availability.
• On-call work availability for emergency response.
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to various environmental and industrial spills.
• Collect hazardous and non-hazardous goods.
• Complete work related documentation and reporting.

Skills

Valid AZ and/or DZ license with manual transmission ONLY

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Highly motivated

Education

Certification in First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for full-time AZ/DZ Emergency Response Operators to support our liquid line of business out of our Thunder Bay, Ontario site.
The successful candidates will be primarily responsible for the collection of various liquid and solid hazardous waste from various customer sites.

GFL Benefits

*Relocation Fee*
*Sign-on Bonus*

• Our industry leading benefits package (100% employer-premium paid)
• RRSP Matching: We support your future goals by matching your RRSP contributions
• An environment that encourages professional growth and development
• Be a part of the Full-Cycle Project initiative – a way to give back to the community
• Overtime pay

Key Responsibilities

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.
• Collection of hazardous and non-hazardous goods
• Participating in job specific and health & safety training as required
• Completing work related documentation and reporting
• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Valid AZ and/or DZ license with manual transmission ONLY
• Must have flexible availability.
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn
• Highly motivated
• On-call work availability for emergency response
• Valid Certification in First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of employment)
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs required.