Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Median Yearly Income
$46,696
Most Common Education Level
High school diploma or less
Projected Job Growth
+7.09%
What do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers do?
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 Interests Areas
- Realistic
- Conventional
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.