What is a sanitary landfill supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a sanitary landfill supervisor

1. Explore sanitary landfill supervisor education requirements

   Most common sanitary landfill supervisor degrees

   High School Diploma

   66.7 %

   Bachelor's

   25.0 %

   Associate

   8.3 %

2. Start to develop specific sanitary landfill supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Environmental Regulations	66.77%
   Landfill Operations	33.23%

3. Complete relevant sanitary landfill supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New sanitary landfill 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 sanitary landfill supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real sanitary landfill supervisor resumes.

4. Research sanitary landfill supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage weekly payroll disbursement for contract employees.
   • Identify and integrate daily comprehensive logistics support plan.
   • Operate heavy equipment and supply mechanical assistance when need.

5. Apply for sanitary landfill supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a sanitary landfill 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