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• arranging for the disposal of lead, asbestos, and other hazardous materials • inspecting facilities for compliance with regulations governing hazardous substances • preparing and packaging environmental samples for shipping or testing • preparing and cleaning equipment in the field, and in laboratories • ordering supplies and other materials

IS A CAREER AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN RIGHT FOR ME?

Test your interest. How many of these statements do you agree with? ___ My favorite classes are environmental science and shop. ___ I also enjoy chemistry and mathematics classes. ___ I like to build and fix things. ___ I am curious about how things work. ___ I like to conduct research and gather data. ___ I enjoy doing science experiments. ___ I enjoy being outdoors. ___ I care about protecting the environment.

If many of the statements above describe you, then you should consider a career in the field.

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Careers in Infrastructure: Environmental Engineering Technicians