Emergency Response Heavy Equipment Operator
GFL Environmental Inc.
Full-time
Management & Operations
Location
bowmanville, durham region, Canada
Posted
July 13, 2026
Job Description
Become a key player at GFL as a Heavy Equipment Operator in Bowmanville, focusing on emergency response and hazardous material management.
This role involves operating heavy machinery, including excavators and skid steers, during critical emergency incidents. You'll play an essential part in environmental clean-ups and hazardous-material mitigation while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your technical skills will aid in chemical firefighting and rescue operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate excavators and heavy equipment effectively
• Conduct hazardous material incident responses
• Perform chemical transfers and rescue activities
• Participate in safety training and drills
• Document work-related activities accurately
Requirements:
• Education in a relevant field preferred
• NFPA certification related to hazardous materials
• Reliable personal transportation
• Excell...
This role involves operating heavy machinery, including excavators and skid steers, during critical emergency incidents. You'll play an essential part in environmental clean-ups and hazardous-material mitigation while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your technical skills will aid in chemical firefighting and rescue operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate excavators and heavy equipment effectively
• Conduct hazardous material incident responses
• Perform chemical transfers and rescue activities
• Participate in safety training and drills
• Document work-related activities accurately
Requirements:
• Education in a relevant field preferred
• NFPA certification related to hazardous materials
• Reliable personal transportation
• Excell...