What are the job opportunities for someone with a 40 hr HAZWOPER and what is the job like?

Question

I am looking to gain insight from some one in the field or has prior experience.

Answer 1

HAZWOPER itself isn't really sufficient by itself to get you a job.  It's more something that you get in addition to your other job qualifications.  For example, I work in an environmental consulting firm, and pretty much everybody has their 40 hour HAZWOPER.  But we've also got degrees in environmental science, geology, engineering, etc.

Some truckers also get it so that they can transport hazardous materials.  Really any job where you may come in contact with hazardous materials.