Experienced Asbestos Removalist

Primary purpose:  

To 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 is essential. May be required to operate earth-moving equipment or trucks when necessary, a valid licence will be required. 

Tasks and duties: 

·      Undertake direct instruction from supervisor and complete any tasks that may be assigned to you in a timely manner.  Such tasks include (but not limited to):

o   Loading and unloading vehicles with equipment, hazardous waste

o   Stock takes of equipment

o   Thoroughly cleaning vehicles, yard and client site

o   Ensure site is set up correctly with barriers and signs

o   Pre-inspection of site

o   Ensure neighbours have been alerted to the removal of asbestos on site

o   Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums or low-pressure sprayers

o   Prepare hazardous waste for removal or storage

o   Prepare hazardous waste for processing or disposal

o   Assemble temporary equipment or structures

o   Build containment areas prior to beginning decontamination work

o   Identify asbestos, lead or other hazardous materials to be removed

o   Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards

o   Comply with prescribed safety procedures, regulations and laws regulating waste disposal methods

o   Sort hazardous waste at landfills or disposal centres, following proper disposal procedures

o   Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks

o   Identify or separate waste products or materials for recycling or reuse.

o   Remove or limit contamination following emergencies involving hazardous substances

o   Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use using detergents, solvents, filter pumps or cleaners

o   Decontaminate equipment or sites to remove hazardous or toxic substances

o   Weatherproof roofing membranes or other exposed areas of clients housing.

o   Adhere to AMR Team LTD Health & Safety Handbook and policies at all times

o   Adhere to all Asbestos Regulations & Legislations at all times

o   Ensure prescribed PPE is maintained and not worn out and serviced when required.

o   When required by Supervisor fill out all paperwork required onsite for the job

o   Ensure pre-vehicle inspections are done on a regular basis – at least every 2 weeks

o   Ensure the health and safety of yourself and other workers around you

Key Performance indicators:

·      Tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner

·      Asbestos legislation rules are adhered to

·      Decontamination and cleaning of client sites are completed to the upmost thorough standard and in a timely manner

·      Client satisfaction with service

·      Timelines are met

Key working relationships:

 Internal:

·      Supervisor

·      Owner and director

·      AMR Team employees

External:

·      Clients

·      Third party providers such as Independent Assessors, Other contractors whom may follow after full asbestos removal is completed

Qualifications:

·       Class A asbestos removal work – Remove Friable Asbestos – NZQA unit standard 29766

·      Class B asbestos removal work – Remove Non-Friable Asbestos – NZQA unit standard 29765

·      Full Class Licence (Restricted is sufficient, however a training plan to work through to Full Licence will be required) 

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·    Site Safe Passport/Construct Safe