Hazmat Technician

R+L • Sugar Hill, GA

3d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for a Hazmat Technician at its Ellenwood, Georgia Service Center. Reporting to the Hazardous Materials Compliance Manager, the Hazmat Technician performs tasks related to emergency response, cleanup of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, 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.

Requirements

• A 24-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification is required; 40-hour certification is preferred.
• Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment when required, based on OSHA and industry health standards.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate with team members and other departments.
• Ability to inform management of job issues promptly and update job notes daily.
• Physical fitness and ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced, team-supported environment.
• Experience operating tools applicable to emergency-response activities.
• Ability to lead safety in emergency response and follow safety procedures and documentation requirements.
• Ability to audit hazardous materials shipments for compliance.
• Willingness and ability to coach coworkers on unsafe behaviors.
• Willingness to participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.
• Competence with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work in a confidential capacity.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

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.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
• Communicate and work effectively with team members and other departments.
• Inform management of job-related issues in a timely manner and update job notes daily.
• Lead safety in emergency-response activities, including following company procedures, properly containerizing waste and reuse products, completing safety documentation, and upholding company 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 coworkers on unsafe behaviors when observed.
• Participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation and holidays; vacation accrual begins after 90 days of employment.
• Access to employee vacation lodging at company 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