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.
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Salary Information
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers: $48,490 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Prepare hazardous waste for processing or disposal. | General |
| Record operational or environmental data. | General |
| Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment. | General |
| Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Decontaminate equipment or sites to remove hazardous or toxic substances. | General |
| Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards. | General |
| Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities. | General |
| Apply new technologies to improve work processes. | General |
| Assemble temporary equipment or structures. | General |
| Pour materials into or on designated areas. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Jenkins CI | Enterprise application integration software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS | Facilities management software |
| Internet browser software | Internet browser software |
| Inventory management systems | Inventory management software |
| Presentation software | Presentation software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Xactware Xactimate | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Dangerous Goods Professional | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Dangerous Goods Trainer | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Hazard Control Manager | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Hazardous Materials Manager | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Mold Professional | Restoration Industry Association | Not Available |
| Certified Restorer | Restoration Industry Association | Not Available |
| Combination of Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Not Available |
| Hazardous Material Endorsement (H) | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Not Available |
| Student Certified Hazardous Materials Manager | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Supervisor | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Technician I | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Technician Level II | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Safety Technician | World Safety Organization | Not Available |