Waste disposal attendant vs hazard waste handler

The differences between waste disposal attendants and hazard waste handlers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a waste disposal attendant and a hazard waste handler. Additionally, a hazard waste handler has an average salary of $49,743, which is higher than the $31,397 average annual salary of a waste disposal attendant.

The top three skills for a waste disposal attendant include waste disposal, waste materials and safety procedures. The most important skills for a hazard waste handler are hazardous materials, safety procedures, and .

Waste disposal attendant vs hazard waste handler overview

	Waste Disposal Attendant	Hazard Waste Handler
Yearly salary	$31,397	$49,743
Hourly rate	$15.09	$23.91
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	45,492	26,901
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 30%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Waste disposal attendant vs hazard waste handler salary

Waste disposal attendants and hazard waste handlers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Waste Disposal Attendant	Hazard Waste Handler
Average salary	$31,397	$49,743
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $39,000	Between $28,000 And $87,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between waste disposal attendant and hazard waste handler education

There are a few differences between a waste disposal attendant and a hazard waste handler in terms of educational background:

	Waste Disposal Attendant	Hazard Waste Handler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 30%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Waste disposal attendant vs hazard waste handler demographics

Here are the differences between waste disposal attendants' and hazard waste handlers' demographics:

	Waste Disposal Attendant	Hazard Waste Handler
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 84.5% Female, 15.5%	Male, 96.1% Female, 3.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 26.9% Asian, 2.2% White, 54.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.2%	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 29.2% Asian, 2.3% White, 51.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.2%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between waste disposal attendant and hazard waste handler duties and responsibilities

Waste disposal attendant example 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.
Communicate with truck drivers via CB radio to ensure efficient operations.
Verify all report incidents and occupational safety violations, using security surveillance system (CCTV).

Hazard waste handler example responsibilities.

Manage the logistics of incoming and outgoing shipments
Consult MSDS for accurate spill decontamination.
Consult MSDS for accurate spill decontamination.

Waste disposal attendant vs hazard waste handler skills

Common waste disposal attendant skills

Waste Disposal, 69%
Waste Materials, 17%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Household Hazardous Waste, 5%
Hazardous Materials, 4%

Common hazard waste handler skills

Hazardous Materials, 51%
Safety Procedures, 49%

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