Hazmat Technician - Emergency Response

Job Duties:

• Respond at a moment’s notice to HAZMAT Emergency Responses including responding to rail, road, and fixed facilities.

• Perform chemical transloading from one means of containment to another. This may include tank cars, tank trucks, fixed facility tanks, or other small means of containment.

• Perform chemical neutralization and decontamination as required.

• Assist with organizing all resources required in both a response situation and in preparation for a potential response situation, including personnel, equipment, and documentation.

• Ensure all emergency response equipment is operationally ready including preparation, equipment decontamination, and servicing of ER equipment as outlined and required.

• Ensure all relevant information and documentation is gathered and maintained when providing emergency services.

• Lead safety in all aspects of emergency response, including following GFL procedures, completing safety documentation, and upholding GFL’s high level of safety.

• Participate in live training events.

• Willing to participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.

Requirements:

• Ability to be flexible and fulfill the on-call and travel requirements of this position.

• A Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving abstract is required; Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license would be highly desirable.

• Experience in handling and/or transporting hazardous materials or emergency response would be an asset.

• Physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection from time to time as required. This will require the Hazmat Technician to be clean shaven.

• Ability to work out of town from time to time as needed.

• Knowledge and/or experience with vacuum trucks and power wash equipment would be an asset.

• Any prior training or experience relating to the following would be an asset: HAZMAT Technician, Tank car Specialist, Tank truck Specialist, ICS, Confined Space Entry, etc. Please note extensive training will be provided by GFL to the successful candidate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changes at a moment’s notice.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Committed to teamwork and prioritizing safety.

• Ability to collaborate efficiently within a team setting.

• Ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions during ER activations.

• High level of effective communication and transparency.

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required drug and alcohol testing.