Asbestos Worker - Oklahoma City

EIS Holding; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EIS Holding is seeking an Asbestos Worker to safely identify, remove, and dispose of hazardous materials including asbestos. The role involves demolition work, scaffold erection, decontamination setup, and strict adherence to safety and waste handling guidelines.

Responsibilities include using PPE, manipulating disposal bags, and working under foremen and supervisors. Significant travel may be required; physical endurance and Respirator Fit Tests are essential.

Qualifications

• Asbestos Worker Initial Certification required.
• Asbestos Worker Refresher required.
• State asbestos worker license current.
• Physician's assessment current.
• Respirator fit test current.

Responsibilities

• Removes asbestos from ceilings, walls, beams, boilers, and other structures using safe demolition techniques.
• Assembles scaffolding and seals off work areas with plastic sheeting and duct tape.
• Positions mobile decontamination unit or portable showers at the work area entrance.
• Builds a connecting walkway between the unit and the work area using hand tools and materials.
• Positions air evacuation and filtration system inside the work area.
• Sprays chemical solution over asbestos surfaces to soften material.
• Cuts and scrapes asbestos from surfaces with knife and scraper.
• Shovels asbestos into disposal bags and seals with tape.
• Cleans area of loose asbestos with vacuum, broom, and dustpan.
• Places asbestos in bags, seals bags, and loads into transport.
• Dismantles scaffolding and walkway and moves disposal bags to transport bags.
• Follows directions of foremen, supervisors, and managers.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 10 or Higher

Job description

Position Description – Asbestos Worker

Business Group/Dept: Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Supervisor

Date: February 13, 2024

Purpose of the Position

Safely and efficiently identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Safely demolishes structures using hand tools or mechanical equipment as assigned.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Removes asbestos from ceilings, walls, beams, boilers, and other structures, following hazardous waste handling guidelines and following safe demolition techniques.
• Assembles scaffolding and seals off work area, using plastic sheeting and duct tape.
• Positions mobile decontamination unit or portable showers at entrance of work area.
• Builds connecting walkway between mobile unit or portable showers and work area, using hand tools, lumber, nails, plastic sheeting, and duct tape.
• Positions portable air evacuation and filtration system inside work area.
• Sprays chemical solution over asbestos covered surfaces, using tank with attached hose and nozzle, to soften asbestos.
• Cuts and scrapes asbestos from surfaces, using knife and scraper.
• Shovels asbestos into plastic disposal bags and seals bags, using duct tape.
• Cleans work area of loose asbestos, using vacuum, broom, and dustpan.
• Places asbestos in disposal bags and seals bags, using duct tape.
• Dismantles scaffolding and temporary walkway, using hand tools, and places plastic sheeting and disposal bags into transport bags.
• Seals bags, using duct tape, and loads bags into truck or dumpster.
• Follows directions of foremen, supervisors, and managers.

Physical activities:

Must be on feet for up to 10 hours per day; must have unrestricted clearance to wear a respirator up to 10 hours a day with few breaks; regular standing, sitting, kneeling, twisting, bending; must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 30 pounds regularly and over 50 pounds occasionally; must be able to work in extreme hot/cold, wet/dry environment; must be able to perform repetitive motions such as scraping, sanding, shoveling

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Half-face respirator; full-face respirator; steel toed footwear; hard hat; safety vest; protective eyewear; gloves; Tyvek suit

Safety Sensitive:

Yes

Travel:

25% to 100%

Licenses/Certifications Required:

Asbestos Worker Initial Certification; Current Asbestos Worker Refresher; Current State Specific Asbestos Worker License; Current Valid Physician’s Assessment; Current Respirator Fit Test

Preferred Education/Certifications:

High School Diploma or GED; OSHA 10 or Higher