Hazardous materials removal workers identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials like asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil.
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- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
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What do they typically do
- Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks using hoists or forklifts
- Follow prescribed safety procedures or federal laws that regulate how to dispose of waste
- Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers
- Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials
- Construct scaffolding or build containment areas before beginning abatement or decontamination work
- Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to take contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations
- Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners
- Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +1.0%
Job Opening 225
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- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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