Hazmat Technician

Safety Hazmat Technician

Location:

Elgin, IL

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Shift: 2nd Shift, Full-Time, Monday - Friday 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM

Job Description: The Safety Hazmat Technician reports to the Director of Safety and is responsible for emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous materials clean‑up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, handling of hazardous materials, and other duties as required.

Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes access to our employee resorts.

• 40‑Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required
• Wear proper personal protective equipment when required, based on OSHA and industry health standards
• 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, 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

Entry level

Full‑time

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