Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
SOC Code: 47-4041 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $53,290 | $69,534 | $85,779 | $102,024 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $50,523 | $66,810 | $83,096 | $99,382 |
| Elmira, NY | $56,035 | $70,179 | $84,344 | $98,488 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $40,290 | $59,134 | $77,979 | $96,824 |
| Ithaca, NY | $54,038 | $68,286 | $82,534 | $96,782 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $57,886 | $70,117 | $82,368 | $94,598 |
| Amarillo, TX | $49,982 | $64,563 | $79,144 | $93,725 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $40,082 | $57,866 | $75,629 | $93,413 |
| Pocatello, ID | $40,082 | $57,866 | $75,629 | $93,413 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49,566 | $62,650 | $75,712 | $88,795 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.4 | |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Public Safety and Security | 3.6 |
| Administration and Management | 3.5 |
| Transportation | 3.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.4 |
| Building and Construction | 3.2 |
| Mechanical | 3.1 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Mathematics | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 26.0% |
| High school diploma | 24.9% |
| Some college | 19.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 13.7% |
| Associate's degree | 1.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
- Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
- Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
- Clean contaminated equipment or areas for reuse, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
- Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
- Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.
- Clean mold-contaminated sites by removing damaged porous materials or thoroughly cleaning all contaminated nonporous materials.
- Remove or limit contamination following emergencies involving hazardous substances.
Technology Skills
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