Hazmat Technician

R+L Carriers • Kansas City, MO

25d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers is hiring a Hazmat Technician at its Kansas City, Missouri Service Center. Reporting to the Hazardous Materials Compliance Manager, this role performs emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous materials cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, hazardous-material handling, and other duties as required. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with various shifts.

Requirements

• 24-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required; 40-hour certification preferred.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment when required, consistent 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.
• Experience operating tools applicable to emergency-response activities.
• Competency 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.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while remaining detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks associated with emergency response.
• Clean up hazardous and non-hazardous materials and perform site remediation and equipment decontamination.
• Handle hazardous materials and perform other duties as required.
• Lead safety during emergency response by following R+L procedures, properly containerizing waste and reuse products, completing safety documentation, and upholding company safety standards.
• Set up and participate in live training events to ensure personnel competency.
• Audit incoming and outgoing hazardous-material shipments for compliance.
• Coach coworkers on unsafe behaviors observed.
• Participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.
• Update job notes daily and inform management of job issues in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Vacation lodging at employee resorts in Daytona Beach, Florida; Big Bear Lake, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
• One week of vacation after 90 days of employment

What This Job Offers

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