- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job 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.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers spend a lot of their time Analyzing Data or Information. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Control Precision, Problem Sensitivity, and Multilimb Coordination. Hazardous Materials Removal Workers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Chemistry, Education and Training, and Mechanical and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Monitoring.
Work Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Processing Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Thinking Creatively
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing General Physical Activities
Training and Teaching Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Scheduling Work and Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Getting Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Developing and Building Teams
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Interacting With Computers
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Selling or Influencing Others
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Control Precision
Problem Sensitivity
Multilimb Coordination
Category Flexibility
Depth Perception
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Visualization
Visual Color Discrimination
Reaction Time
Perceptual Speed
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Manual Dexterity
Far Vision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Flexibility of Closure
Written Expression
Response Orientation
Extent Flexibility
Time Sharing
Finger Dexterity
Rate Control
Static Strength
Speech Recognition
Trunk Strength
Speech Clarity
Auditory Attention
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Memorization
Hearing Sensitivity
Dynamic Strength
Speed of Closure
Spatial Orientation
Mathematical Reasoning
Gross Body Equilibrium
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Number Facility
Glare Sensitivity
Stamina
Night Vision
Peripheral Vision
Sound Localization
Wrist-Finger Speed
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Chemistry
Education and Training
Mechanical
English Language
Administration and Management
Public Safety and Security
Transportation
Building and Construction
Engineering and Technology
Physics
Production and Processing
Mathematics
Personnel and Human Resources
Clerical
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service
Medicine and Dentistry
Law and Government
Design
Psychology
Economics and Accounting
Telecommunications
Wages
Minnesota
$58,790
Alaska
$58,150
Illinois
$53,010
Nevada
$52,750
Idaho
$51,770
New Mexico
$48,940
Tennessee
$47,600
Rhode Island
$47,400
New York
$46,350
Washington
$45,930
North Dakota
$44,540
New Hampshire
$42,650
West Virginia
$41,870
California
$41,490
Missouri
$41,470
New Jersey
$41,450
Pennsylvania
$40,780
Michigan
$40,700
Hawaii
$40,300
South Dakota
$40,070
Puerto Rico
$39,140
Wisconsin
$38,030
Colorado
$37,000
Ohio
$36,950
Arkansas
$36,550
Massachusetts
$36,040
Delaware
$35,770
Kansas
$34,550
Texas
$34,410
Oklahoma
$34,330
Maine
$34,190
Connecticut
$33,930
Iowa
$32,020
Oregon
$32,000
Indiana
$31,920
Maryland
$31,660
Nebraska
$31,630
Mississippi
$31,470
District of Columbia
$31,460
Montana
$31,440
Arizona
$30,890
Louisiana
$30,750
Utah
$30,450
Virginia
$30,300
Florida
$29,160
Alabama
$28,360
Kentucky
$27,610
North Carolina
$26,110
Georgia
$25,500
Wyoming
$23,240
Skills
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Coordination
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Writing
Quality Control Analysis
Active Listening
Time Management
Troubleshooting
Speaking
Instructing
Active Learning
Equipment Maintenance
Management of Personnel Resources
Mathematics
Negotiation
Persuasion
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Repairing
Learning Strategies
Equipment Selection
Science
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Cooperation
Self Control
Attention to Detail
Leadership
Initiative
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Integrity
Independence
Concern for Others
Persistence
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Social Orientation
Achievement/Effort
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Work With Work Group or Team
Time Pressure
Telephone
Contact With Others
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Coordinate or Lead Others
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Standing
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Freedom to Make Decisions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Level of Competition
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Physical Proximity
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Sitting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Duration of Typical Work Week
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Consequence of Error
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Radiation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Public Speaking
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Work Schedules
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Public Speaking
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
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 re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
- Importance Supplemental-
Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
Upload baskets of irradiated elements onto machines that insert fuel elements into canisters and secure lids.
Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal and/or storage.
Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.
Package, store, or move irradiated fuel elements in the underwater storage basins of nuclear reactor plants, using machines or equipment.
Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
Manipulate handgrips of mechanical arms to place irradiated fuel elements into baskets.
Mix or pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
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.
Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
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.
Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal and/or storage.
Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
Upload baskets of irradiated elements onto machines that insert fuel elements into canisters and secure lids.
Manipulate handgrips of mechanical arms to place irradiated fuel elements into baskets.
Mix or pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
Package, store, or move irradiated fuel elements in the underwater storage basins of nuclear reactor plants, using machines or equipment.
Pull tram cars along underwater tracks, and position cars to receive irradiated fuel elements; then pull loaded cars to mechanisms that automatically unload elements onto underwater tables.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
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.
Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.
Upload baskets of irradiated elements onto machines that insert fuel elements into canisters and secure lids.
Manipulate handgrips of mechanical arms to place irradiated fuel elements into baskets.
Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
Package, store, or move irradiated fuel elements in the underwater storage basins of nuclear reactor plants, using machines or equipment.
Mix or pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal and/or storage.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.
Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal and/or storage.
Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
Manipulate handgrips of mechanical arms to place irradiated fuel elements into baskets.
Mix or pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal and/or storage.
Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
Mix or pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
Upload baskets of irradiated elements onto machines that insert fuel elements into canisters and secure lids.
Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
Manipulate handgrips of mechanical arms to place irradiated fuel elements into baskets.
Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Package, store, or move irradiated fuel elements in the underwater storage basins of nuclear reactor plants, using machines or equipment.
Mix or pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
Manipulate handgrips of mechanical arms to place irradiated fuel elements into baskets.
Upload baskets of irradiated elements onto machines that insert fuel elements into canisters and secure lids.
Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal and/or storage.
Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal and/or storage.
Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.
Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
Manipulate handgrips of mechanical arms to place irradiated fuel elements into baskets.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
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.
Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Package, store, or move irradiated fuel elements in the underwater storage basins of nuclear reactor plants, using machines or equipment.
Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
Mix or pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.
Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal and/or storage.
Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
Manipulate handgrips of mechanical arms to place irradiated fuel elements into baskets.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
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.
Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Manipulate handgrips of mechanical arms to place irradiated fuel elements into baskets.
Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.
Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal and/or storage.
Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
Mix or pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
Package, store, or move irradiated fuel elements in the underwater storage basins of nuclear reactor plants, using machines or equipment.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses