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    Career Overview

    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 Outlook

    Projections 2022-2030

    New job opportunities are likely in the future. With a
    7% Percent change.


    2020 Employment

    44,500

    2030 Employment

    47,400

    What training is needed?

    People starting in this career usually have:

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • No work experience
    • 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

    Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
    • Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician

    What does a typical day look like?

    • Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
    • Prepare hazardous waste for processing or disposal.
    • Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
    • Record operational or environmental data.
    • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

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    This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
    Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.