Hazmat Technician

R+L Carriers • Chicago, IL

13d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers has an immediate opening for a Safety Hazmat Technician in our Chicago, IL service center office. Reporting to the Director of Safety, the Hazmat Technician is responsible for the performance of tasks associated with emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous materials clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, handling of hazardous materials, and other duties as required.

Requirements

• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required
• Based on OSHA and industry health standards, wear proper personal protective equipment when required
• Work effectively and communicate with team members and other departments
• Inform the management team of issues that arise on jobs in a timely manner
• Update job notes daily
• Physically fit; able to lift 75 lbs.
• Able to thrive in a high-pressure and fast-paced team-supported environment
• Experience operating tools applicable to emergency response activities
• Ability and willingness to coach co-workers on unsafe behaviors observed
• Willing to participate in specialized scheduled projects as required
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications such as, but not limited to, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work in a confidential capacity
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, while being detail oriented

Responsibilities

• Performance of tasks associated with emergency response
• Hazardous and non-hazardous materials clean-up
• Site-remediation
• Equipment decontamination
• Handling of hazardous materials
• Lead safety in all aspects of emergency response, including following R+L procedures, properly containerizing waste/re-use products, and completing safety documentation, and upholding R+L’s high level of safety
• Set up and participate in live training events to ensure the competency of personnel
• Audit incoming/outgoing hazardous materials shipments for compliance
• Coach co-workers on unsafe behaviors observed
• Participate in specialized scheduled projects as required

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave available after the first 30 calendar days of employment
• PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment
• Excellent benefits package
• Employee resorts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees