Asbestos Worker

brownandrootexternal; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Route Industrial Services seeks a qualified Journeyman to identify, remove, package, store, transport, or dispose of hazardous wastes, including asbestos. The role supports plant construction and maintenance with skilled abatement and safety leadership.

The job requires NCCER certifications and adherence to safety rules; duties include leading lower level craftsmen, documenting work, and maintaining tools. A strong emphasis on compliance and site safety is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related field experience preferred.
• NCCER certification required or in progress; journeyman level preferred.
• Knowledge of federal hazardous waste disposal regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow prescribed safety procedures and comply with waste disposal laws.
• Record containers and waste types at disposal sites; report quantities.
• Operate equipment to remove, package, store, or transport waste.
• Load/unload materials using hoists or forklifts.
• Clean contaminated equipment and areas for reuse with cleaners and tools.
• Construct containment areas before abatement or decontamination work.
• Remove asbestos/lead using hand and power tools where applicable.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NCCER certification

Tools

Hoists & forklifts

Detergents & solvents

Sandblasters & steam cleaners

Job description

Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required.

Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman or General Foreman. Removes and/or replaces asbestos insulation on plant operating equipment, pipelines, storage vessels, and tanks in support of plant construction and maintenance activities. Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines. Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to lower level craftsmen and may reassign work delegated from supervisor. Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean‑up and housekeeping activities. Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties and activities as directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow prescribed safety procedures, and comply with federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
• Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, and specify amounts and types of equipment and waste disposed.
• Operate machines and equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
• Load and unload materials into containers and onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
• Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re‑use, using detergents and solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, and steam cleaners.
• Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
• Remove asbestos and/or lead from surfaces, using hand and power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, and high‑pressure sprayers.

Certified Journeyman - Requires attainment of NCCER certifications written and/or practical.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Work at heights without fear.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly‑used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strength:
• Standing 60%
• Walking 20%
• Walking 20%
• Sitting 20%
• Lifting 50 lb.
• Carrying 50 lb.
• Pushing 70 ft‑lb.
• Pulling 70 ft‑lb.
• Climbing O
• Balancing O
• Stooping O
• Kneeling O
• Crouching O
• Crawling O
• Reaching C
• Handling C
• Fingering O

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present

O Occasionally (0-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and