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What is a recycling crew supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a recycling crew supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.58 an hour? That's $36,567 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreRecycling Crew SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.9

Avg. Salary $36,567

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.8

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.96%

Asian 6.59%

Black or African American 11.72%

Hispanic or Latino 16.50%

Unknown 5.31%

White 58.93%

Gender

female 20.25%

male 79.75%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
8.8

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a recycling crew supervisor

  1. Explore recycling crew supervisor education requirements

    Most common recycling crew supervisor degrees

    High School Diploma

    36.0 %

    Bachelor's

    36.0 %

    Associate

    16.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific recycling crew supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    CDL39.44%
    Plastic Bottles32.70%
    Loaders16.65%
    Recycle Materials11.21%
  3. Complete relevant recycling crew supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New recycling crew supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a recycling crew supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real recycling crew supervisor resumes.
  4. Research recycling crew supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Identify market opportunity, assemble leadership and production teams, secure capital investment and build business/financial infrastructure.
    • Implement efficient service along with great taste of fresh, hot food of McDonalds to desiring customers as a crew member.
  5. Apply for recycling crew supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a recycling crew supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average recycling crew supervisor salary

The average recycling crew supervisor salary in the United States is $36,567 per year or $18 per hour. Recycling crew supervisor salaries range between $24,000 and $55,000 per year.

Average recycling crew supervisor salary
$36,567 Yearly
$17.58 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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