Hazmat Technician

R+L Carriers; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan with company matching

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Resort lodging: Daytona Beach, FL

Resort lodging: Big Bear Lake, CA

Resort lodging: Pigeon Forge, TN

Resort lodging: Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Job summary

R+L Carriers is hiring a Safety Hazmat Technician at our Chicago, IL service center. You will perform emergency response, hazmat cleanup, site remediation, and decontamination while upholding the company’s high safety standards.

This role requires a 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification, physical fitness for heavy lifting, and strong teamwork. You will lead safety efforts, document procedures, and coordinate training across departments.

Qualifications

• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required.
• Physically fit; able to lift 75 lbs.
• Able to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced team environment.
• Lead safety in emergency response and document safety processes.
• Experience with hazardous materials handling and waste containerization.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency response and hazmat cleanup tasks.
• Oversee site remediation and equipment decontamination.
• Audit incoming/outgoing hazardous materials shipments for compliance.
• Coordinate training events to ensure personnel competency.
• Coach coworkers on unsafe behaviors and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

HAZWOPER certification

Team communication

Safety leadership

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL
• vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Big Bear Lake, CA
• vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Pigeon Forge, TN
• vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in 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.