Hazmat Technician

R+L Carriers • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers is hiring Hazmat Technicians at its Phoenix, Arizona Service Center. Reporting to the Hazardous Materials Compliance Manager, the Hazmat Technician performs tasks related to emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous materials cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous materials handling, along with other duties as required.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with various shifts. Pay is $60,000–$70,000 per year. Paid time off is available after the first 90 calendar days of employment. R+L Carriers describes itself as a family-owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965, focused on providing service to the transportation and distribution industry.

Requirements

• 24-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification; 40-hour certification preferred.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required, in accordance with OSHA and industry health standards.
• Able to lift 75 pounds and be physically fit.
• Able to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced, team-supported environment.
• Experience operating tools applicable to emergency response activities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work in a confidential capacity.
• Able to handle multiple tasks while remaining detail-oriented.
• Able and willing to coach coworkers on observed unsafe behaviors.
• Willing to participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.

Nice To Haves

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks associated with emergency response.
• Clean up hazardous and non-hazardous materials and perform site remediation.
• Decontaminate equipment and handle hazardous materials.
• Lead safety in emergency response activities by following company procedures, properly containerizing waste and reuse products, completing safety documentation, and upholding safety standards.
• Communicate and work effectively with team members and other departments, and promptly inform management of issues arising on jobs.
• Update job notes daily.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off available after the first 90 calendar days of employment.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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