Wildfire Air Tanker Loader Technician ( Seasonal ) - Williams Lake

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all Safe Work Procedures (SWP’s) and utilize applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing all job functions.
• Load wildfire aircraft as required, following SWP’s within contracted time frames
• Interact with Aviation crews and Government Personnel in a professional and courteous manner
• Handling all activities related to fire retardant including:
  • Retardant concentrate recirculation
  • Mixing concentrate during aircraft loading
  • Ensuring mixed products meet quality specifications
  • Loading Wildfire Air Tankers in a safe and efficient manner
  • Off-loading tanker trailers of liquid concentrate
  • Cleaning up any spills or leakage
  • Any other retardant activities required
• Checks and minor equipment service, ensuring a state of readiness always
• Daily operational inspection of all pumps, hoses, fittings, and switches, verifying all equipment functions as required
• Beginning shift checks of water and retardant tank volumes
• Perform secondary duties including but not limited to:
  • Lawn maintenance
  • Garden/flower bed care - weed removal
  • Basic building maintenance - paint, minor repairs
  • Base cleanup, debris removal
  • Monitoring of remote water systems
  • Light janitorial tasks, garbage removal of staff loading workspaces
  • Occasional dispatch service at remote base locations
• Assist other tasks and projects as required, after hazard and risk assessment completed and approved

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A valid class 5 driver’s license
• A clean driver abstract
• Proficient computer skills- Outlook, Word, Excel
• Work in team environment and effectively communicate with other personnel
• Able to use hand tools, lawn mowers, garden tools
• A mechanical background or aptitude (preferred)
• A first aid certificate (preferred)
• To attend Air Tanker Loader Technician certification required each year
• To comply with minimum two (2) consecutive days of rest, free of work or standby within a 30-day period required. Every effort will be made to offer these mandatory rest days on scheduled days off, however where necessary rest days may occur on scheduled workdays. Perimeter Solutions Canada Ltd reserves the right to adjust schedules as required.

Physical Demands

• Successful completion of a physical fitness evaluation involving the following:
• Lift 22 kg (49lb) weight from floor to waist.
• Lift 22 kg (49lb) weight from a crouched position.
• Crouch / Kneel position for 10 minutes.
• Carry a 27 kg (59.5lb) weight with one arm for 50m
• Walk 1.6 KM in 16 minutes.
• Frequent bending, walking and other physical activities required to complete tasks
• Driving time sitting up to 8 hours with breaks
• Ability to lift 25 kg (50 lbs.) on frequent basis
• Climb stairs or ladders daily accessing top of storage tanks
• This role requires working outside in the elements

Salary Description

$24 / Hour