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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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 0.3% Openings Per Year 201
Wages	Median Hourly $32 per hour Average Annual $69,190 per year
Education Needed	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Education Available in Washington	Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
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