What is a solid waste facility supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a solid waste facility supervisor

1. Explore solid waste facility supervisor education requirements

   Most common solid waste facility supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   81.3 %

   High School Diploma

   6.3 %

   Master's

   6.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific solid waste facility supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Disciplinary Actions	30.37%
   Waste Disposal	29.29%
   Landfill	27.50%
   Customer Complaints	8.58%
   OSHA	4.25%

3. Complete relevant solid waste facility supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New solid waste facility 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 solid waste facility supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real solid waste facility supervisor resumes.

4. Research solid waste facility supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Provide regulatory and technical oversight of all permit industrial landfills, solid waste processing operations, and permit-by-rule operations in Georgia.
   • Operate automated and semi-automate hoisting devices.

5. Apply for solid waste facility supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a solid waste facility 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