What is a waste disposal attendant and how to become one

Key steps to become a waste disposal attendant

1. Explore waste disposal attendant education requirements

   Most common waste disposal attendant degrees

   High School Diploma

   43.2 %

   Bachelor's

   18.2 %

   Diploma

   15.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific waste disposal attendant skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Waste Disposal	68.91%
   Waste Materials	17.24%
   Safety Procedures	5.15%
   Household Hazardous Waste	4.60%
   Hazardous Materials	4.10%

3. Complete relevant waste disposal attendant training and internships

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

4. Research waste disposal attendant duties and responsibilities

   • Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
   • Used a variety of tools such as brooms, pitchforks, rakes, shovels and similar hand tools.
   • Maintain a current AUL inventory.
   • Practice safe product handling to ensure compliance with MSDS information.

5. Prepare your waste disposal attendant resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your waste disposal attendant resume.

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6. Apply for waste disposal attendant jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a waste disposal attendant 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