AZ Operator 1 – Emergency Response

Jobtailor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced hazardous materials and environmental cleanup technician in Ottawa, Ontario. You will operate heavy vehicles and equipment during spills, decommission labs, and respond to highway and railway incidents involving hazardous materials.

Qualifications include a valid AZ license, truck driving certification, and Hazmat technician certification. You will work with emergency services and authorities, perform routine vehicle maintenance, and document all activities in

Qualifications

• High School diploma minimum.
• Certification from Truck Driving School.
• Valid Commercial AZ License.
• Proficient operation of equipment including pneumatic tanks, vacs, and dump trucks.
• Experience with sewer cleaning equipment and combination units.
• Certified Emergency Response Hazmat Technician.
• Ability to drive manual transmission trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy vehicles and equipment for environmental cleanup and emergency response.
• Respond to environmental and industrial spills and incidents.
• Decommission clandestine laboratories.
• Respond to highway incidents involving tractor trailers and chemical leaks.
• Respond to train derailments involving hazardous chemicals and fires.
• Conduct marine operations for fuel spills and boom deployment.
• Respond to weather events (wind, ice, floods).
• Provide chemical assessments and advisory services.
• Collaborate with police, fire, EMS and other stakeholders.
• Complete incident documentation and reporting.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and promote a violence-free workplace.
• Report hazards and safety occurrences promptly.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Communication

Mechanical Aptitude

Multitasking

Time Management

Physical Stamina

Work Under Pressure

Lifting Heavy Objects

Education

High School Diploma

Truck Driving Certification

Tools

Pneumatic Tankers

Hydro Vac

Wet/Dry Vacs

Roll-off Trucks

Sewer Cleaning Equipment

Combination Units

Job description

• Operate and maintain heavy vehicles and equipment supporting environmental cleanup and emergency spill response
• Respond to environmental and industrial spills
• Decommission clandestine laboratories
• Respond to highway incidents involving tractor trailers, accidents, and chemical leaks
• Respond to train derailments involving hazardous chemicals, fires, and site safety
• Conduct marine operations involving fuel spills, boom deployment, and boat operations
• Respond to weather events including wind/ice storms, forest fires, and flooding
• Provide chemical assessments and advisory services
• Work alongside police, fire, EMS, Environment Canada, and other stakeholders
• Operate heavy equipment, vacuum trucks, and water blasters during incidents
• Participate in job-specific and health and safety training
• Operate efficiently and safely
• Complete work-related documentation and reporting
• Follow organizational policies and procedures and promote a workplace free of harassment and violence
• Report workplace hazards, accidents, and other safety occurrences
• Adhere to applicable occupational health, safety, human rights, and employment standards legislation
• Preserve confidentiality and minimize risk

Requirements

• Valid AZ License
• High School diploma minimum
• Certification from a recognized Truck Driving School
• Valid Commercial AZ License
• Proficient operation of pneumatic and shell tankers, wet/dry vacs, hydro vacs, liquid wet vacs, roll-off trucks, trailers, box trailers, and straight trucks
• Experience with pallet jacks, dollies, carts, sewer cleaning equipment, combination units, and sewer flushing units
• Certified training for confined space watch, rescue, and entrance
• Certified Emergency Response Hazmat Technician (GFL course)
• Ability to drive manual transmission trucks
• Overtime as required
• Weekend work may be requiredAvailability for a weekly on-call schedule
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance
• Strong oral and written communication abilities
• Organizational skills, task prioritization, multitasking, timeline use, and time management
• High personal integrity and strong work ethic
• Professional and mature demeanor under stressful situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Confident, consistent, decisive personality
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs
• Valid work authorization in Canada; GFL does not provide visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining heavy vehicles and equipment for environmental cleanup and emergency response, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Valid AZ License
• Certified Emergency Response Hazmat Technician
• Proficient Operation of Heavy Equipment
• Strong Oral and Written Communication
• Organizational Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Operation of Pneumatic Tankers
• Operation of Hydro Vacs
• Routine Vehicle Maintenance
• Confined Space Watch Training
• Chemical Assessment
• Emergency Spill Response
• Marine Operations
• Decommissioning Laboratories
• Accident Response
• Hazardous Material Handling

Soft Skills

• Strong Work Ethic
• Professional Demeanor
• Task Prioritization
• Multitasking
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certification from Truck Driving School
• Certified Emergency Response Hazmat Technician
• Confined Space Watch Certification

Industry Keywords

• Environmental Cleanup
• Emergency Response
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Hazardous Chemicals
• Workplace Safety

Tools & Technologies

• Vacuum Trucks
• Water Blasters
• Pallet Jacks
• Sewer Cleaning Equipment
• Combination Units