Hazmat Technician

BELFOR offers competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off. This position has a pay range of $24 to $26 per hour.

This position is responsible for providing operational support in mitigation efforts for clients. Qualified candidates must possess the ability to perform tasks related to Emergency Haz Mat situations and will be required to use a variety of specialized equipment under supervision.

• Work with the Environmental Emergency Response Teams, Transportation, Fixed Facility and Site Remediation Projects
• Ensure work is completed according to measurements, specifications, drawings, plans, or other materials/instructions
• Ensure health and safety procedures are strictly followed, including, but not limited to, safe lifting, personal protective equipment, and chemical labeling
• Proactively communicate issues and problems that may affect completion of the job to the responsible Project Manager.
• Learn and understand MSDS protocols for chemicals used during mitigation processes
• Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain in clean serviceable condition
• Maintain attention to detail
• Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods
• Decontaminate equipment or sites to remove hazardous or toxic substances
• Prepare hazardous waste for processing or disposal
• Use proper lifting techniques, slide pads, Styrofoam blocks, and care for customer personal belongings
• Meet BELFOR Standards in safeguarding other people's property
• Have a comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• Work nights and weekends and travel periodically as requested
• Report time worked and equipment and consumables used timely and accurately
• Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required

• Respond in a timely manner to emergency spills and environmental cleanup situations
• Interact with emergency services including local and state police, EMS and regulatory agencies
• Train employees as required on job techniques, safety procedures, and equipment use
• Conduct a fit test the first day of the week and on the first day of a new job for all employees who are required to wear respirators
• Record mileage as required and download time records every evening
• Document all work completed on the job each day along with the materials/equipment used on the job on a Daily Job Report
• Additional duties as required

• Identify product (consumables), usage, and disposal requirements with training
• Have current Hazardous Waste Certification
• Be eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR's vehicle policy
• Possess sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• Have English language literacy and fluency

• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 lbs
• Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time)
• Access and mobility in tight spaces
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling
• Ability to use mobile devices for collection of data and time

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest, and will not be available to managers making hiring decisions.

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