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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers - 47-4041.00

O*NET-SOC 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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Asbestos Abatement Worker
  • Decontamination / Decommissioning Operator (D & D Operator)
  • Radiological Control and Safety Technician
  • Waste Handling Technician
  • Field Technician
  • Hazmat Technician (Hazardous Materials Technician)
  • Sampler
  • Site Worker
  • Nuclear Waste Handler

SOC Occupation Groups

47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations
47-4000 Other Construction and Related Workers
47-4040 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
47-4041.00 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal and/or storage.
  • Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents and solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, and steam cleaners.
  • Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
  • Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
  • Follow prescribed safety procedures, and comply with federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
  • Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials that need to be removed, using monitoring devices.
  • Load and unload materials into containers and onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
  • Manipulate handgrips of mechanical arms to place irradiated fuel elements into baskets.
  • Mix and pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
  • Operate cranes to move and load baskets, casks, and canisters.
  • Operate machines and equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
  • Organize and track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
  • Package, store, and move irradiated fuel elements in the underwater storage basin of a nuclear reactor plant, using machines and equipment.
  • Pull tram cars along underwater tracks, and position cars to receive irradiated fuel elements; then pull loaded cars to mechanisms that automatically unload elements onto underwater tables.
  • Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, and specify amounts and types of equipment and waste disposed.
  • Remove asbestos and/or lead from surfaces, using hand and power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, and high-pressure sprayers.
  • Unload baskets of irradiated elements onto packaging machines that automatically insert fuel elements into canisters and secure lids.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • drive automobile, van, or light truck
  • ensure prescribed safe radiation levels are maintained
  • follow safe waste disposal procedures
  • load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
  • maintain production or work records
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
  • operate cleaning equipment
  • operate crane in construction, manufacturing or repair setting
  • operate forklift
  • operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom
  • operate material moving, loading, or unloading equipment
  • operate sandblasting equipment
  • package goods for shipment or storage
  • perform safety inspections in transportation setting
  • place radioactive waste in disposal containers
  • prepare reports
  • use government regulations

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste (HM/HW) Staff Noncommissioned Officer/Noncommissioned Officer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste Staff Non-Commissioned Officer/Non-Comm Officer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Irradiated-Fuel Handler
  • Waste-Disposal Attendant