What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asbestos Abatement Technician position at Murphy's General Contracting?
Asbestos Abatement Technician – Immediate Openings
Location: Wilkes-Barre / Scranton / Lehigh Valley
Orientation: Hazleton, PA
We are hiring licensed Asbestos Abatement Workers to join a fast-growing team working across Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and the Lehigh Valley areas. If you're a skilled, safety-conscious worker with a valid asbestos license and the drive to get the job done right, we want to hear from you.
This position offers full-time, long-term work with room to grow. Orientation is held in Hazleton, PA and is mandatory before starting field work.
Position Requirements:
- Valid and current Asbestos Abatement Worker License issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (required)
- Must provide your own hand tools and be ready to work upon arrival
- Must have your own reliable transportation to get to various job sites
- Must be able to attend a one-day orientation in Hazleton, PA before starting
- Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in various conditions
- Must follow strict health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Ability to lift heavy materials, wear PPE, and work in confined spaces
- Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or with a team
Compensation and Work Details:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience and license status
- Per diem provided for workers commuting more than 2 hours (except on Prevailing Wage jobs)
- Projects are located throughout Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and the Lehigh Valley
- Opportunities for overtime and consistent full-time hours
- Advancement opportunities for committed team members
What We’re Looking For:
- Someone with a strong work ethic and commitment to safety
- Experience in asbestos or hazardous material removal
- Familiarity with negative air setups, glove bag techniques, containment, and decontamination protocols
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow instructions and complete jobs to standard
We are hiring immediately. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to work, apply now and secure your spot on a team that values quality, professionalism, and safety.
Only applicants with a valid asbestos license will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold a valid and up-to-date Asbestos Abatement Worker License issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry?
- Are you able to attend a mandatory orientation in Hazleton, PA before beginning work in the field?
- Do you have reliable transportation to travel to job sites in the Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and Lehigh Valley areas?
- Do you own your own hand tools and are you able to bring them with you to each job site?
- Are you aware that per diem is only available if you live more than two hours away, and does not apply to Prevailing Wage jobs?
Ability to Commute:
- Allentown, PA 18101 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22
