Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
O*NET Code: 47-4041.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
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.
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Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Abatement WorkerAsbestos Abatement WorkerAsbestos CovererAsbestos HandlerAsbestos Hazard Abatement WorkerAsbestos RemoverAsbestos TechnicianAsbestos WorkerDecontamination and Decommissioning Operator (D and D Operator)Decontamination WorkerDisaster Restoration TechnicianHazard Waste HandlerHazardous Material SpecialistHazardous Materials Driver (Hazmat Driver)Hazardous Materials HandlerHazardous Materials SpecialistHazardous Materials Tanker Driver (Hazmat Tanker Driver)Hazardous Waste DisposerHazardous Waste RemoverHazardous Waste Specialist
⚡ Skills (15)
Monitoring4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Operation and Control3/100
Active Listening3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Speaking3/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
+ 5 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (15)
🔥Jenkins CI
Enterprise application integration software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
Facilities management software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Internet browser software
Internet browser software
0Inventory management systems
Inventory management software
0Presentation software
Presentation software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
0Xactware Xactimate
Data base user interface and query software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
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Construction Laborers
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Salary: $50,000
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Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
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📊 Skills Comparison
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers → Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Transition Difficulty: Easy (63% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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