Hazmat Technician

R+L Carriers • Kansas City, KS

2d • 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, the role performs emergency-response work, hazardous and non-hazardous materials cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, hazardous-materials handling, and other duties as required. Technicians follow applicable safety procedures and health standards, use personal protective equipment when required, and help uphold the company’s safety standards during emergency responses. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with various shifts.

Requirements

• 24-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required; 40-hour certification preferred.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required, in accordance with OSHA and industry health standards.
• Physically fit and able to lift 75 pounds.
• 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.
• Willingness to coach coworkers on observed unsafe behaviors and participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.

Nice To Haves

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks associated with emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous materials cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-materials handling.
• Follow R+L procedures and lead safety in emergency-response activities, including properly containerizing waste and re-use products and completing safety documentation.
• Inform the management team of job issues in a timely manner and update job notes daily.
• 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 observed.
• Participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.
• Work and communicate effectively with team members and other departments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• One week of vacation after 90 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