AZ Operator 1, Emergency Response
On-siteOttawa, Ontario, Canada or Moose Creek, Alaska, United States
Job Summary
Conduct emergency response operations for environmental cleanup and spill incidents, including industrial spills, chemical leaks, and weather event responses. Operate heavy vehicles and equipment such as pneumatic tankers, wet/dry vacs, and sewer flushing units while responding to train derailments and marine fuel spills. Deploy booms and operate boats during marine operations, working alongside police, fire, and Environment Canada. Maintain equipment, complete work documentation, and adhere to strict health and safety protocols under an on-call schedule. Weekend and overtime work may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Valid AZ License
- Operate Proficiently at Equipment, including but not Limited to: Pneumatic & Shell Tankers, Wet / Dry Vac, Hydro Vac, Liquid (wet) vac, Roll-off Truck and/or Trailers Box Trailers & Straight Truck (including use of pallet jackets, dolly's, carts, etc.)
- Sewer Cleaning Equipment i.e. combination / sewer flushing units
- Certified Emergency Response Hazmat Technician (GFL course)
- Capable to drive manual transmission truck(s)
- High School diploma minimum
- Certification from recognized Truck Driving School
- Valid Commercial AZ License
- Confined Space Watch, Rescue & Entrance (certified training required)
- Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located
- Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs required
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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