Hazmat Technician

R+L Carriers • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers is hiring Hazmat Technicians at its Salt Lake City, Utah Service Center. Reporting to the Hazardous Materials Compliance Manager, the Hazmat Technician performs emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous materials cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, hazardous materials handling, and other duties as required. The role involves working with a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and following applicable health and safety standards and company procedures.

Requirements

• 24-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required; 40-hour certification preferred.
• Physically fit and able to lift 75 pounds.
• Able to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced, team-supported environment.
• Experience operating tools applicable to emergency response activities.
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work in a confidential capacity and handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Able and willing to coach co-workers on unsafe behaviors observed.
• Willing to participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.

Nice To Haves

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks associated with emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous materials cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous materials handling.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment when required under OSHA and industry health standards.
• Communicate and work effectively with team members and other departments; promptly inform management of issues that arise on jobs.
• Update job notes daily.
• Lead safety during emergency response, including following company procedures, properly containerizing waste and re-use products, completing safety documentation, and maintaining the company's safety standards.
• Operate tools applicable to emergency response activities.
• Set up and participate in live training events to ensure personnel competency.
• Audit incoming and outgoing hazardous materials shipments for compliance.
• Coach co-workers regarding unsafe behaviors observed.
• Participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.
• Handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and working confidentially.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Vacation lodging at exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, Florida; Big Bear Lake, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
• Earn one week of vacation after 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed