Certified solid waste facility operator vs distribution coordinator

The differences between certified solid waste facility operators and distribution coordinators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a certified solid waste facility operator, becoming a distribution coordinator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a distribution coordinator has an average salary of $37,166, which is higher than the $36,698 average annual salary of a certified solid waste facility operator.

The top three skills for a certified solid waste facility operator include CDL, end loaders and loaders. The most important skills for a distribution coordinator are customer service, management system, and shipping receiving.

Certified solid waste facility operator vs distribution coordinator overview

	Certified Solid Waste Facility Operator	Distribution Coordinator
Yearly salary	$36,698	$37,166
Hourly rate	$17.64	$17.87
Growth rate	4%	1%
Number of jobs	71,444	31,587
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	4

Certified solid waste facility operator vs distribution coordinator salary

Certified solid waste facility operators and distribution coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Certified Solid Waste Facility Operator	Distribution Coordinator
Average salary	$36,698	$37,166
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $50,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Los Angeles, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Fresenius Kabi
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between certified solid waste facility operator and distribution coordinator education

There are a few differences between a certified solid waste facility operator and a distribution coordinator in terms of educational background:

	Certified Solid Waste Facility Operator	Distribution Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Certified solid waste facility operator vs distribution coordinator demographics

Here are the differences between certified solid waste facility operators' and distribution coordinators' demographics:

	Certified Solid Waste Facility Operator	Distribution Coordinator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 89.4% Female, 10.6%	Male, 56.8% Female, 43.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.1% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 3.8% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 6.4% White, 55.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	8%

Differences between certified solid waste facility operator and distribution coordinator duties and responsibilities

Certified solid waste facility operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Maintain proper communication with management and frac crews on/off-site.

Distribution coordinator example responsibilities.

Manage inventory in efficient ways to promote lean initiatives and boost warehouse picking/shipping KPI's.
Manage distribution tracking, logistics, and coordinating for terminal operations and deliveries locate in Washington and California.
Prepare PowerPoint presentations for meetings as needed.
Maintain confidentiality as per HIPPA and facility regulations.
Confirm the members' transportation request information utilizing the HIPPA confidentiality policy.
Provide customer support for Medicaid eligible requests for non-emergency discharges, transportation requests and dispatch estimate time of arrivals.

Certified solid waste facility operator vs distribution coordinator skills

Common certified solid waste facility operator skills

CDL, 45%
End Loaders, 19%
Loaders, 12%
Routine Maintenance, 12%
Yard Waste, 6%
Vehicle Inspections, 2%

Common distribution coordinator skills

Customer Service, 18%
Management System, 7%
Shipping Receiving, 6%
Purchase Orders, 6%
On-Time Delivery, 6%
Logistics, 6%

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