DZ Vacuum Truck Operator, Emergency Response

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

• 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.