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.
Education & Training
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Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
21 tasks analyzed
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.
Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - |
| Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$48,490
per year
Mean Wage
$55,740
per year
Employment
51K
workers
Wage Range
$37,330 - $82,480
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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