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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
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.

Current openings

Decontamination Worker 1
Hazmat Technician 2
Radiological Control and Safety Technician 5

Number of positions

2012: 1,580    2014: 1,670

Annual job postings

New: 40    Replacement: 40
(Total: 80)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$37,380
($17/hour)
Middle:
$65,150
($31/hour)
Up to:
$71,240
($34/hour)
Average:
$59,950
($28/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.