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.
$48,490
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+1% projected 2024โ2034
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Programs That Prepare You
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$50,187Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians(certificate)Riverside City College, CA
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