Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Did You Know:
- Formal education beyond high school is not required, but government standards require specific types of on-the-job training.
- Good job opportunities are expected, mainly due to the need to replace workers who leave the occupation.
- Working conditions can be hazardous.
Industry Areas
- Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
- Waste Treatment and Disposal
- Waste Collection
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
- Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
- Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
Overall Kind of Work
Hazardous materials removal workers identify, remove, package, transport and dispose of asbestos, radioactive and nuclear waste, arsenic, lead and mercury – or any materials that typically possess...
Work Environment
Military
Environmental health specialists work indoors while inspecting food facilities and buildings. They work outdoors while inspecting waste disposal facilities and field camps
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
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Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
6,669 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in the military
Service Branches
Environmental Health and Safety Specialists work in the following services:
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