ABATEMENT (ASBESTOS)

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assigns and supervises workers in specific tasks, such as setup of equipment and removal and clean-up of asbestos
• Estimates length of time, number of workers, and equipment and supplies required to accomplish project
• Responsible for scheduling, tracking attendance, and communicating time off requests and absences to the Project Manager or Human Resources
• Monitors and inspects quality of work during project
• Examines workers' equipment, such as respirator systems, air evacuation and filtration systems, and air quality testing devices, to ensure that they meet  company and government safety standards 
• May maintain project records and order supplies
• May assist workers in removal activities (see Asbestos Worker Position Description)
• Counsels and disciplines workers regarding undesirable performance or behavioral issues in collaboration with Human Resources as applicable
• Promotes safe and productive work environment with superior employee morale and engagement. Ensures that all demolition and abatement activities meet or exceed the customer’s expectations
• Company standards, and all applicable safety and environmental regulations

PHYSICAL ACTIVITES/ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

• Enters and locates information on a smartphone, tablet, or computer, often in small print
• Communicates with customers, employees, and home office staff in person, over the phone, or via email
• Must be on feet for up to 10 hours per day; regular standing, sitting, kneeling, twisting, bending; must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 80 pounds regularly and over 100 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to work in extreme hot/cold, wet/dry environment
• Travel: 25% to 100%

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Half-face respirator; full-face respirator; steel toed footwear; hard hat; safety vest; protective eyewear; gloves; Tyvek suit Safety Sensitive

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES

• Iowa Asbestos Supervisor Initial Certification
  • Current Asbestos Supervisor Refresher
  • Iowa Asbestos Supervisor License (must get within 28 days)
  • Current Valid Physician’s Assessment
  • Current Respirator Fit Test
  • OSHA 30
  • CPR/First Aid Certification

   

EDUCATION(PREFERRED)

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Bilingual English/Spanish 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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