47-4041.00

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.

Career Cluster:Energy & Natural Resources
Job Family:Construction and Extraction
Job Zone:Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Industry:Administrative and Support Services
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Key Tasks

  • Build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
  • Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
  • Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.
  • Prepare hazardous material for removal or storage.
  • Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
  • Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
  • Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
  • Sort specialized hazardous waste at landfills or disposal centers, following proper disposal procedures.
  • Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
  • Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
  • Identify or separate waste products or materials for recycling or reuse.
  • Clean contaminated equipment or areas for reuse, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
  • Remove or limit contamination following emergencies involving hazardous substances.
  • Clean mold-contaminated sites by removing damaged porous materials or thoroughly cleaning all contaminated nonporous materials.
  • Upload baskets of irradiated elements onto machines that insert fuel elements into canisters and secure lids.
  • Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
  • Process e-waste, such as computer components containing lead or mercury.
  • Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
  • Mix or pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
  • Apply bioremediation techniques to hazardous wastes to allow naturally occurring bacteria to break down toxic substances.
  • Package, store, or move irradiated fuel elements in the underwater storage basins of nuclear reactor plants, using machines or equipment.

Skills

Monitoring
66%
Critical Thinking
63%
Operation and Control
60%
Active Listening
56%
Operations Monitoring
56%
Reading Comprehension
53%
Speaking
53%
Coordination
50%
Time Management
50%
Social Perceptiveness
50%
Active Learning
50%
Writing
50%
Complex Problem Solving
50%
Quality Control Analysis
50%
Judgment and Decision Making
50%
Instructing
47%
Persuasion
47%
Troubleshooting
47%
Service Orientation
47%
Systems Analysis
44%
Negotiation
44%
Management of Personnel Resources
41%
Equipment Selection
41%
Equipment Maintenance
41%
Learning Strategies
38%
Repairing
31%
Systems Evaluation
28%
Mathematics
25%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Science
25%
Management of Financial Resources
22%
Operations Analysis
19%
Installation
16%
Technology Design
13%
Programming
6%

Knowledge

Public Safety and Security
65%
Administration and Management
62%
Customer and Personal Service
60%
Transportation
60%
Building and Construction
56%
Mechanical
53%
English Language
52%
Mathematics
46%
Administrative
40%
Chemistry
40%
Engineering and Technology
39%
Law and Government
39%
Education and Training
38%
Personnel and Human Resources
38%
Design
38%
Physics
35%
Sales and Marketing
33%
Foreign Language
32%
Telecommunications
32%
Biology
31%
Production and Processing
29%
Medicine and Dentistry
28%
Psychology
27%
Computers and Electronics
27%
Economics and Accounting
26%
Food Production
24%
Geography
20%
Communications and Media
19%
Fine Arts
19%
Philosophy and Theology
18%
Sociology and Anthropology
17%
Therapy and Counseling
17%
History and Archeology
13%

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Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
75%
Oral Comprehension
72%
Control Precision
69%
Near Vision
66%
Oral Expression
66%
Deductive Reasoning
63%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
63%
Category Flexibility
63%
Speech Recognition
63%
Written Expression
63%
Multilimb Coordination
60%
Inductive Reasoning
60%
Information Ordering
60%
Speech Clarity
56%
Visualization
56%
Written Comprehension
56%
Manual Dexterity
56%
Extent Flexibility
53%
Selective Attention
53%
Far Vision
50%
Static Strength
50%
Finger Dexterity
50%
Flexibility of Closure
50%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Auditory Attention
47%
Hearing Sensitivity
47%
Reaction Time
47%
Fluency of Ideas
47%
Depth Perception
47%
Trunk Strength
47%
Time Sharing
47%
Visual Color Discrimination
47%
Speed of Closure
44%
Rate Control
44%
Response Orientation
44%
Originality
44%
Memorization
41%
Number Facility
38%
Mathematical Reasoning
35%
Dynamic Strength
35%
Gross Body Equilibrium
35%
Gross Body Coordination
35%
Stamina
31%
Spatial Orientation
28%
Glare Sensitivity
28%
Sound Localization
25%
Night Vision
25%
Peripheral Vision
25%
Wrist-Finger Speed
25%
Explosive Strength
19%
Speed of Limb Movement
19%
Dynamic Flexibility
3%

Work Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
77%
Getting Information
74%
Performing General Physical Activities
73%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
73%
Handling and Moving Objects
71%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
70%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
69%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
68%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
67%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
64%
Documenting/Recording Information
63%
Processing Information
62%
Developing and Building Teams
62%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
61%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
58%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
57%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
57%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
56%
Scheduling Work and Activities
56%
Analyzing Data or Information
56%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
55%
Controlling Machines and Processes
54%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
53%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
52%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
51%
Thinking Creatively
51%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
50%
Training and Teaching Others
50%
Performing Administrative Activities
49%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
49%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
48%
Assisting and Caring for Others
48%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
48%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
47%
Coaching and Developing Others
46%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
44%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
43%
Selling or Influencing Others
42%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
42%
Working with Computers
40%
Staffing Organizational Units
37%

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

95%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

90%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

88%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

84%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

79%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

78%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

77%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

74%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

72%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

72%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

71%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

69%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

68%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

67%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

67%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

66%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

65%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

64%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

62%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

61%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

61%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

61%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

59%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

59%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

58%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

58%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

57%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

56%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

56%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

55%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

54%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

54%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

54%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

54%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

53%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

53%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

53%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

53%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

52%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

50%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

49%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

47%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

46%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

45%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

45%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

43%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

41%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

41%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

41%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

40%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

39%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

31%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

31%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

28%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

24%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

23%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

18%

Education

Less than high school diploma

26%

High school diploma or equivalent

25%

Post-secondary certificate

20%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

100

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

55

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

27

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

8

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

3

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

0

Work Styles

Cautiousness
91%
Attention to Detail
90%
Dependability
88%
Stress Tolerance
75%
Integrity
74%
Perseverance
66%
Self-Control
60%
Adaptability
42%
Cooperation
38%
Self-Confidence
31%
Achievement Orientation
29%
Sincerity
19%
Initiative
13%
Intellectual Curiosity
12%
Humility
10%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
6%

Work Values

Support
89%
Independence
45%
Relationships
45%
Working Conditions
36%
Achievement
28%
Recognition
22%

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