Hazmat Technician

R+L • Sauget, IL

13d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers has an immediate opening for a Safety Hazmat Technician in its Sauget, Illinois service center office. Reporting to the Director of Safety, the technician performs tasks related to emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous materials cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous materials handling, as well as other duties as required. The role includes second- and third-shift openings.

Requirements

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment when required, based on OSHA and industry health standards.
• Work effectively and communicate with team members and other departments.
• Be physically fit and able to lift 75 pounds.
• Thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced, team-supported environment.
• Have experience operating tools applicable to emergency response activities.
• Be willing to coach coworkers on unsafe behaviors observed.
• Be willing to participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.
• Be competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Have exceptional interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Have a proven ability to work in a confidential capacity.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks while remaining detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency response and hazardous and non-hazardous materials cleanup.
• Perform site remediation and equipment decontamination.
• Handle hazardous materials and related waste or reuse products.
• Lead safety during emergency response by following R+L procedures, properly containerizing waste and reuse products, completing safety documentation, and upholding R+L's safety standards.
• Update job notes daily and promptly inform management of issues that arise on jobs.
• Set up and participate in live training events to ensure personnel competency.
• Audit incoming and outgoing hazardous materials shipments for compliance.
• Coach coworkers on unsafe behaviors observed.
• Participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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