Hazmat Technician

The Hazmat Technician is responsible for handling, transporting, and disposing of hazardous materials while ensuring safety and compliance with environmental regulations.

• Emergency Response – React to hazardous material spills, leaks, and contamination incidents.
• Cleanup & Disposal – Safely remove and dispose of hazardous substances following regulatory standards.
• Equipment Operation – Use specialized tools such as protective suits and respirators.
• Training & Compliance – Educate personnel on safety procedures and maintain adherence to OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Record Keeping – Document hazardous material incidents and response efforts.
• Handling and inventory – Receive and identify material; locate, retrieve, load, and unload using hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment; tally types and quantities against receiving and shipping documents; operate heavy equipment such as forklift.
• Adherence to Hazardous Material/Waste Management Plan under direction of EHS Manager/Hazmat Coordinator.

• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) 40‑hour training (a plus).
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling, containment, and disposal.
• Strong problem‑solving and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to work in emergency conditions wearing protective gear.
• High school diploma with 2–5 years of relevant field experience (or equivalent).
• General supervision under a supervisor or manager.

• Sitting – Occasional
• Walking – Frequent
• Bending – Frequent
• Squatting/Stooping – Frequent
• Crawling – Occasional
• Climbing/Heights – Occasional
• Kneeling – Frequent
• Twisting – Occasional
• Standing – Frequent
• Reaching Above Shoulder – Frequent
• Hand Dexterity/Tool Usage – Frequent
• Operation of Motor Vehicle/Forklift/Crane – Frequent; especially Forklift
• Work Around Non-Contained Machinery – Occasional
• Work in Tight/Confined Spaces – Frequent (may also require a respirator)
• Physical Activity – Constant

• 10 pounds
• 25 pounds
• 50 pounds
• 75 pounds with assistance
• 100 pounds with assistance
• Other lifting/pushing/pulling criteria as applicable

• Hard hat, in required areas
• Safety shoes
• Safety glasses

MTI is an equal employment opportunity employer, and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or uniformed service (military), or other protected status as prohibited by state and federal law and regulation. Employment opportunities with MTI depend on qualifications, professionalism and performance. The Company’s policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all phases of the employment relationship including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of selection, training and compensation.