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Occupational Report for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (47-4041) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, contaminated soil, etc. 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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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Employment Outlook for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
40 Hour Hazwoper Technician 8/16/10 Portland $14.00/hr to $15.00/hr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
License License Authority Web Site
Asbestos Abatement Contractor License & Worker And Supervis www.oregon.gov/DEQ/index.shtml
Lead-Based Paint Individual (Ccb) www.oregon.gov/CCB/
Wages for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $12.18 $13.44 $15.37 $18.71 $23.58 $16.48 $34,272
Multnomah / Washington 11.82 12.95 14.42 17.84 22.79 15.86 32,997
Jackson / Josephine 12.96 13.99 15.38 16.94 18.41 15.59 32,416
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 538 546 8 1.5% 1 15 16
Multnomah / Washington 263 315 52 19.8% 5 8 13
Jackson / Josephine 54 67 13 24.1% 1 2 3
Morrow / Umatilla 40 0 -40 -100.0% 0 1 1
Lane 30 37 7 23.3% 1 1 2
Clackamas 29 37 8 27.6% 1 1 2
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 21 26 5 23.8% 1 1 1
Douglas 21 27 6 28.6% 1 1 1
Coos / Curry 20 24 4 20.0% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 18 22 4 22.2% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 15 18 3 20.0% 0 0 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 6 8 2 33.3% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 3 4 1 33.3% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 538
Total, All Industries Private 491
Manufacturing Private 11
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 10
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 10
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 462
Administrative and Support Services Private 54
Employment Services Private 54
Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 408
Waste Treatment and Disposal Private 53
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services Private 349
Total, All Industries Local 45
Public Administration Local 45
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 45
Educational Requirements for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
  • Apply Fire Suppression Techniques
  • Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
  • Complete Safety Reports
  • Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
  • Follow Regulations
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Maintain Safe Work Environment
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Earth Moving And Digging Machines Such As Backhoes, Track Hoes, Or Front-End Loaders
  • Perform Safety Inspections In Construction Or Resource Extraction Setting
  • Read Repair Work Orders
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Recognize Public Safety Hazards
  • Use Basic Mathematics
Schools and Training Providers for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Wolf Creek Job Corps Center
2010 Opportunity Lane
Glide, OR 97443
Phone: (541) 496-3507
Programs of Training:
Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0761
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap