Occupation
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.
$49,450 medianBelow-avg outlookHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 47-4041.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
- 02Prepare hazardous material for removal or storage.
- 03Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
- 04Sort specialized hazardous waste at landfills or disposal centers, following proper disposal procedures.
- 05Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
- 06Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
- 07Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
- 08Build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
- 09Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
- 10Clean contaminated equipment or areas for reuse, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
- 11Process e-waste, such as computer components containing lead or mercury.
- 12Remove or limit contamination following emergencies involving hazardous substances.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Abatement WorkerAsbestos Abatement WorkerAsbestos WorkerHazmat Technician (Hazardous Materials Technician)Clandestine Laboratory Responder (Clan Lab Responder)D and D Operator (Decontaminate and Decommissioning Operator)D and D Operator (Decontamination and Decommissioning Operator)Mold Damage Technician (Mold Damage Tech)Product Disposal CoordinatorWaste Handling Technician (Waste Handling Tech)
Titles reported by employers for this occupation. Search job boards with these, not the O*NET name.
Knowledge the job leans on
Public Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageTransportationChemistryLaw and Government
Skills that carry over from service
Time ManagementCoordinationOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessQuality Control Analysis