Wildfire Air Tanker Loader Tech (Full-Time Seasonal)- Kamloops

Company Overview:
Perimeter Solutions is a premier global solutions provider, producing high-quality lubricant additives and firefighting chemicals. We develop products that impact critically important issues of life – issues where there often is no room for error.

Position Summary:
This is a four or five-month seasonal position, responsible for the mixing and loading of wildfire retardant into wildfire air tankers during periods of wildfire activity. The Air Tanker Loader Technicians are a primary contact between Perimeter Solutions and BC Wildfire Service Agency Personnel.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 wildfire retardant including:
  
  • 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.
  • Mixing concrete during wildfire aircraft loading.
  • Loading air Tankers in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Offloading tanker trailers of liquid concentrate.
  • Cleaning up any spills or leakage.
• Beginning shift checks of water and retardant tank volumes.
• Assist with lawn maintenance, garden/flower bed-weed removal, basic painting and repairs, base cleanup and light janitorial tasks as needed.
• Assisting Technical Representative in tanker base setup, shutdowns and other field-related projects as required.
• Attend the annual spring loader certification training, demonstrating competence in the required disciplines.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Clean driver abstract.
• Proficient computer skills - Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Work in a team environment and effectively communicate with other personnel.
• Ability to use hand tools, lawn mowers, garden tools.
• Mechanical background or aptitude (preferred).
• First aid certificate (preferred).
• Attending Air Tanker Loader Technician certification required each year.

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.
• Ability to lift 25 kg (50 lbs.) on a frequent basis.
• Climb stairs or ladders daily accessing the top of storage tanks.
• This role requires working outside in the elements.

Perimeter Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.