Asbestos Handlers

Duties

Responsible for containment preparation which includes performing the following tasks:

assemble scaffolding and seal off work area using plastic sheeting and duct tape.

Build connecting walkway between mobile unit or portable showers and work area.

Set-up portable air evacuation and filtration system inside work area.

Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP) during the asbestos removal and cleanup

process.

Follow decontamination process.

Will interact closely with peer asbestos workers and job supervisors to effectively and

safely complete all asbestos removal tasks.

Support the handling and removal of asbestos and other hazardous waste material under

OSHA and EPA guidelines in addition to other federal, state and local regulations.

Complete specific projects, assignments and other tasks as assigned.

Nice to Have Qualifications

1-2 years Asbestos removal experience preferred

Basic knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien status or Authorization to work in the U.S.

Physical Demands

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use

hands and fingers, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; kneel;

climb ladders, stairs and scaffolding; talk and hear. Employee will use tools such as scrapers,

hammers, sledge hammers, power tools, floor buffers, knives, and shovels. The employee must

regularly lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 60 lbs.

Must be able to pass a respirator fit test, as well as be cleared to work around asbestos and other hazardous materials that are associated with the position.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to wear a respirator up to 12

hours per day and other PPE; regularly exposed to asbestos, and other hazardous materials;

occasional exposure to work near moving mechanical parts; regularly exposed to indoor and/or

outdoor temperature fluctuations caused by equipment and/or outside weather conditions in

addition to humidity.

Please apply on our website at https://sesslerenv.com/contact/careers/ or call 585-617-5710