Hazmat Technician

R+L Carriers has an immediate opening for a Safety Hazmat Technician in our Matteson, IL service center office. The Hazmat Technician is responsible for performing tasks associated with emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous materials clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, handling of hazardous materials, and other duties as required.

Requirements

• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Wear proper personal protective equipment when required
• Work effectively and communicate with team members and other departments
• Inform the management team of issues that arise on jobs in a timely manner
• Update job notes daily
• Physically fit; able to lift 75 lbs.
• Able to thrive in a high-pressure and fast-paced team-supported environment
• Lead safety in all aspects of emergency response, including following R+L procedures, properly containerizing waste/re-use products, and completing safety documentation, and upholding R+L’s high level of safety
• Experience operating tools applicable to emergency response activities
• Set up and participate in live training events to ensure the competency of personnel
• Audit incoming/outgoing hazardous materials shipments for compliance
• Ability and willingness to coach co-workers on unsafe behaviors observed
• Willing to participate in specialized scheduled projects as required
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications such as, but not limited to, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work in a confidential capacity
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, while being detail oriented

Benefits

• PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment
• Excellent benefits package
• Employee resorts