Hazmat Technician

R & L Carriers Inc; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company-m匹

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Vacation lodging at employee resorts (

Job summary

R+L Carriers in Chicago, IL is seeking a Safety Hazmat Technician to join our service center team. The role focuses on emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous material cleanup, site remediation, and decontamination, reporting to the Director of Safety.

This on-site position requires a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, strict PPE usage, strong teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. You will lead safety initiatives, train staff, and ensure compliance with R+L procedures while

Qualifications

• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required.
• Follow PPE protocols per OSHA standards.
• Communicate effectively with team and other departments.
• Update management on issues promptly.
• Maintain daily job notes.
• Lift up to 75 lbs and stay physically fit.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• Lead safety in emergency response per procedures.
• Operate tools related to emergency response activities.
• Set up and participate in live training events.
• Audit hazmat shipments for compliance.
• Coach coworkers on unsafe behaviors observed.
• Participate in specialized scheduled projects.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency response tasks and cleanup of hazardous/non-hazardous materials.
• Remediate sites, decontaminate equipment, and manage waste containerization.
• Lead safety in emergency response following R+L procedures and safety docs.
• Audit incoming/outgoing hazmat shipments for compliance.
• Set up and participate in live training events to ensure competency.
• Maintain daily notes and communicate issues to management.

Skills

HAZWOPER certification

PPE compliance

Team communication

Issue reporting

Documentation

Physical fitness

High-pressure environment

Safety leadership

Hazardous materials handling

Training delivery

Hazardous materials auditing

Coaching coworkers

Special projects participation

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking / Detail orientation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safety Hazmat Technician, Yearly range is $75,000.00- $85,000.00 year

2nd and 3rd Shift Available

R+L Carriers has an immediate opening for a Safety Hazmat Technician in our Chicago, IL service center office. Reporting to the Director of Safety, the Hazmat Technician is responsible for the performance of 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 required
• Based on OSHA and industry health standards, 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:

R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

ABOUT US:

R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.