Typical Tasks
Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
Prepare hazardous material for removal or storage.
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.
Build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Self-Control
Adaptability/Flexibility
Integrity
What key skills are needed for this job?
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Operation and Control
Active Listening
Operations Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Expected Knowledge
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Common Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
