Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

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Job Description


	Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, contaminated soil, etc. 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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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


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	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Working conditions can be hazardous, and the use of protective clothing often is required. Formal education beyond high school is not required, but a training program leading to a Federal license is mandatory. Excellent job opportunities are expected.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Hazardous materials removal workers
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services	26,110
Waste Treatment and Disposal	4,180
Waste Collection	2,240
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	1,610
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	1,030
Employment Services	800
Local Government (OES Designation)	700
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	590
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	480
Building Finishing Contractors	390

Career Video

Title: "Hazardous Materials and Waste Technicians"

Duration: 01:19

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Hazardous materials removal workers
Average Annual Salary	$40,270
Average Hourly Wage	$19.36
Total Employment	41,100