Wastewater treatment plant supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor

The differences between wastewater treatment plant supervisors and 3rd shift supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a wastewater treatment plant supervisor, becoming a 3rd shift supervisor takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a wastewater treatment plant supervisor has an average salary of $54,948, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a wastewater treatment plant supervisor include treatment processes, process control and water treatment. The most important skills for a 3rd shift supervisor are customer service, basic math, and pallet jack.

Wastewater treatment plant supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor overview

	Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$54,948	$32,932
Hourly rate	$26.42	$15.83
Growth rate	-7%	-
Number of jobs	11,675	129,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	47	46
Years of experience	12	2

Wastewater treatment plant supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor salary

Wastewater treatment plant supervisors and 3rd shift supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$54,948	$32,932
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $93,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Portland, ME
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	Clark County
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between wastewater treatment plant supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor education

There are a few differences between a wastewater treatment plant supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Wastewater treatment plant supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between wastewater treatment plant supervisors' and 3rd shift supervisors' demographics:

	Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average age	47	46
Gender ratio	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 1.8% White, 71.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 5.1% White, 63.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	5%	6%

Differences between wastewater treatment plant supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Wastewater treatment plant supervisor example responsibilities.

Develop and lead training programs in preparation for combat.
Maintain and operate wastewater facility in combination with operating lab analysis to assure proper treatment according to EPA permit.
Serve as support staff to administrative assistant, treatment coordinators, and foster home directors.
Review monthly reports by coordinators.
Operate, monitor and troubleshoot the water/wastewater treatment facility.

3rd shift supervisor example responsibilities.

Accomplish successful TDS inspections quarterly for sanitation as required by the FDA.
Train and achieve USG certification for stainless steel, common steel MIG, aluminum MIG, and TIG common.
Be come proficient with RF scanners and computers.
Help trouble shoot any production problem or QA problem on shift.
Ensure a safe working environment in accordance with OSHA and company guidelines.
Direct staff with proper PPE to handle blood borne spills and proper chemicals.

Wastewater treatment plant supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor skills

Common wastewater treatment plant supervisor skills

Treatment Processes, 19%
Process Control, 16%
Water Treatment, 13%
Plant Operators, 11%
Plant Equipment, 10%
Clarifiers, 9%

Common 3rd shift supervisor skills

Customer Service, 14%
Basic Math, 6%
Pallet Jack, 5%
Cleanliness, 5%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 4%

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