Hazmat Technician

R+L Carriers • Chicago, IL

13h • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers has an immediate opening for a Safety Hazmat Technician in its Chicago, Illinois service center office. Reporting to the Director of Safety, 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 role involves working in a team-supported, fast-paced environment and following company procedures and safety standards.

Requirements

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required, in accordance with 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 co-workers on observed unsafe behaviors.
• Be competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Have exceptional interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work confidentially, handle multiple tasks, and remain detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency response activities and clean up hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Conduct site remediation and equipment decontamination.
• Handle hazardous materials and ensure waste and reusable products are properly containerized.
• Lead safety efforts during emergency response, follow R+L procedures, complete safety documentation, and uphold the company’s safety standards.
• Set up and participate in live training events to ensure personnel competency.
• Audit incoming and outgoing hazardous materials shipments for compliance.
• Coach co-workers about unsafe behaviors observed.
• Inform management of job issues in a timely manner and update job notes daily.
• 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.
• Paid sick leave available after the first 30 calendar days of employment.
• Paid leave available after the first 90 calendar days of employment.
• 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