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Position Overview:
The Lead Recovery Equipment Operator is responsible to perform glycol recovery services, and to assist the Site Supervisor ensuring all other operators are following Inland’s policy of superior service and satisfaction as well as performing the following requirements.
- Proactively foster a learning safety culture by modeling a safe work ethic and promoting the value of open reporting and shared safety responsibility. Follow all safety policies, standards, and procedures in order to achieve a safe and healthy work environment for all staff, customers, and visitors. Similarly support Inland’s environmental commitments by helping to limit our organization’s impact on the ecosystem;
- Actively promote adherence to and hold site employees accountable for leading safety and regulatory compliance with all local, provincial and federal rules and regulations;
- Ensure that Inland is following all Government Labour, Health and Safety laws, regulations and policies;
- Abide by Inland’s procedural handbooks, operational plans, and directives of management to ensure that all work is done according to specifications and/or regulations;
- To professionally operate and maintain the company’s Glycol Recovery Vehicles /Mobile Recovery Vehicles (GRV/MCU) up to 33,000lbs and other associated Equipment within close proximity to aircraft, airfield personnel and equipment;
- To assist in the training of all operators in the proper Recovery Equipment operational procedures and inform the site supervisor immediately of any deficiencies in Recovery operation, daily vehicle inspections and daily paperwork submitted by all operators;
- Ensure all operators paperwork is completed and filed promptly and accurately;
- To work co-operatively with all other staff involved in the completion of assigned duties;
- To ensure all operators perform their daily checklist / walk-around inspection prior to any operations;
- To perform, and instruct operators with light maintenance tasks on Recovery Equipment, and to immediately report any repair requirements;
- To assist in the daily tracking, recording and measuring of all collected fluids stored on site;
- To complete a daily operations report to be supplied to the site supervisor upon shift- end;
- To routinely inspect de-icing surfaces while on shift, and promptly collect or dispatch the appropriate number of operators to collect spent aircraft de-icing fluid (ADF) well before the risk of fluid escape;
- To be mindful of any fluid segregation requirements as directed by the Site Supervisor;
- To empty the debris tank into Inland’s storage vessels well before the risk of overfill. The volume and concentration must be recorded for every load. The debris tank must be emptied of solids on a regular basis, and fluid should never be stored in the debris tank overnight;
- To assist supervisor(s) in the coordination of manpower during deicing activities and storm events, including assigning other operators and part timers airfield deicing /monitoring, tank level and sampling, or truck escorting and offloading duties as defined in inland SOP’s;
- To keep all Inland owned or managed equipment, tools and materials in good working order; including keeping the aforementioned clean and organized in their assigned storage locations when not in use;
- Reporting to supervision broken or missing tools;
- To assist as a process equipment operator when recycling operations begin;
- To jet wash the de-icing surfaces as directed by the Site Supervisor;
- To promptly and accurately complete all associated paperwork as required;
- To work co-operatively with all other staff involved in the completion of assigned duties while representing yourself in the best image for the company;
- To work co-operatively with airport authority and outside contractor while representing yourself in the best image for the company;
- To perform daily vehicle, walk-around inspections utilizing appropriate checklists;
- To perform and record light maintenance tasks on Vehicles and Equipment, and immediately report any repair requirements;
- To properly fuel equipment to ensure operation readiness during your shift;
- To routinely inspect de-icing surfaces while on shift, and promptly collect spent aircraft de-icing fluid (ADF) well before the risk of fluid escape;
- To be alert and aware of other apron traffic, and to only begin vacuuming when it can be done safely without interfering with aircraft movement. Aircraft always have the right of way;
- To be mindful of any fluid segregation requirements as directed by the Site Supervisor;
- To empty the debris tank into Inland’s storage vessels well before the risk of overfill. The volume, location and concentration must always be recorded for every load. The debris tank must be emptied of solids on a regular basis, and fluids should never be stored in the debris tank overnight;
- To jet wash the de-icing surfaces as directed by the Site Supervisor;
- To assist with other Recovery/Processing operations and/or facility improvement anytime Recovery Vehicle Equipment is not in use;
- To maintain a clean and safe working environment while performing duties on shift;
- Document and notify to the Site Supervisor any irregular operational issues that you observed;
- To properly operate and maintain testing equipment as required;
- To diligently execute any and all other job-related duties assigned by management;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Have general competence in mechanical and computer operations, the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- The ability to understand and demonstrate safety in the workplace;
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos;
- Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization;
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's;
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Valid driver’s license;
- Class 3 Driver’s License considered an asset;
- Forklift certification considered an asset;
- Valid Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC);
- Valid Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP);
- Restricted Operator Certificate – Aeronautical (ROC-A) training.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
- The Processing Lead will have a mixture or operational and office duties. While much of the job will be spent in the field ensuring that operational goals are being achieved, time will also be spent on office tasks. There may be exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions (wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and vibration). The noise level in the work environment can be excessive at times. There will be times when the Processing Lead will be required to work outside of their normal work schedule, so that we may meet the needs of our customers and/or operational requirements.
- It is expected that the candidate be physically fit and able to perform all operational requirements;
- Position involves standing or sitting for extended periods of time as well as bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing, using hands to control tools and feel objects, reaching with hands and arms;
- Ability to lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds occasionally;
- Wearing of personal protective equipment when required and full mobility allowing for freedom of movement in high-risk environment;
- Must be able to speak clearly and hear efficiently;
- Must have the ability to climb 15-foot heights for work;
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus;
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form;
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations;
- May be required to move, connect, disconnect hoses and be able to operate industrial valves and perform general labor duties.
- This is a full-time seasonal position with an average of 40 hours per week expected. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, and the direct impact of weather on our operation, hours of work are to be flexible with additional hours possibly required during certain weather events.
- No anticipated travel is associated with this position.
- Ability to pass pre-employment background screenings.
The Inland Group of Companies offers a variety of opportunities to work in the field of aviation. Whether its deicing aircraft, protecting the environment, or keeping passengers and cargo moving, your future can take off with the Inland Group.
