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Abatement Technician

Moran Environmental Recovery
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

 

JOB SUMMARY:
 The Abatement Technician must be able to work in compliance on asbestos abatement and industrial maintenance projects. Adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  •  Execution of field work encompassed in asbestos abatement projects while under direct or indirect supervision.
  •  Correct completion of all job-specific, employee-related MER paperwork including Timesheets,
  •  Daily Work Reports, Driver’s Logs and Daily Tailgate Safety Meeting Forms.
  •  Understand and work within project’s detailed scope-of-work to maintain strict compliance with contract documents, project schedules, and corporate policies and procedures.
  •  Work safely during all phases of performing the job duties required in the field.
  •  Ability to perform work inside areas of varying dimensions, involving squatting and crawling for possible extended periods.
  •  Ability to follow directions; read/speak and understand English; read and understand common danger placards / labels and hazardous warning literature including site safety plans.
  •  The ability to safely drive and perform safety checks on all vehicles for which licensed.
  •  Project work may require out of town travel for two weeks or more. Due to the diversity of both scheduled and non-scheduled projects, physical demands, and environmental conditions vary significantly depending on the project.
  •  Must be able to understand and comply with company and client safety standards.
  •  Work outside year-round in all types of weather.
  •  May work in environments that are extreme in nature like environmental conditions such as heat, cold, heights, hazardous chemicals, loud noises, dangerous equipment, long hours etc.
  •  May be exposed to varying levels of physical activities and physical extremes such as long periods of standing, walking, crouching, use of hands, and heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds or more.
  •  Must be clean shaven at all times to allow immediate donning and seal of respirator.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 
 
 
 Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills) and
 2-3 years of experience working on asbestos abatement projects.
 
 Additional experience in related work (emergency response, manual labor, general construction, industrial cleaning) is preferred.
 
 Qualified employees must possess the 32-hr Asbestos Worker’s certification.
 
 A valid Class “D” Driver’s License is required.
 
 TWIC preferred.
 
 OSHA 40-HR HAZWOPER and Confined Space Entry certifications are required to complete
 within the first 30 days of employment.
 

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays

Moran Environmental Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 


 




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