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Safety Hazmat Technician, Starting $75,000 - $85,000
2nd and 3rd Shift AvailableÂ
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R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking
R+L Carriers has an immediate opening for a Safety Hazmat Technician in our Elgin, 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
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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.Â
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