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JOB TITLE AND GRADE: Asbestos Worker / SMST

JOB CODE: 001237

DATE: December 2003

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JOB PURPOSE

Identifies, removes, packages, transports, and disposes of hazardous materials including asbestos, lead-based paint, and transite in building systems (electrical, heating, plumbing, etc.).

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Uses a variety of hand and power tools, removes asbestos from pipe fittings, removes floor tile, removes transite from siding or roofing, removes ceiling asbestos material, removes electrical cable in manholes, and removes lead paint.

Builds/removes enclosures.

Performs other general building maintenance as assigned.

Drives vehicle as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the removal of asbestos in building systems.

Ability to operate negative air machine, tile lift machine, sweepers, encap sprayers, glove bags, spud hoe, and related tools and equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: Two years experience as an Asbestos Worker

Required Certification/Licenses: Asbestos Abatement Worker Certification; valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting, standing, walking, driving, climbing ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying over 50 lbs. multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Equal amount of time spent indoors and outdoors with possible exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures for one hour plus. Possible exposure to distracting/uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of body or extremities. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.

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The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.