Resume Skills and Keywords for Solid Waste Technician

Solid waste technician, is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste materials. Expert at ensuring that waste management processes adhere to environmental regulations and standards. Versatile, with various work settings thus allowing maximum contribution to the organization.

Skills required for a solid waste technician role:

  • Waste Management
  • Hazardous Waste Handling
  • Environmental Regulation Adherence
  • Safety Analysis
  • Waste Disposal Techniques
  • Waste Equipment Handling
  • Investigation
  • Work Planning
  • Strong Communication
  • Supervision
  • Training

What recruiters look for in a solid waste technician resume: 

  • Good equipment diagnostics and safety analysis skills
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations and waste management
  • In-depth knowledge of waste disposal techniques and hazardous waste handling    
  • Experience with investigation and work planning

What can make your solid waste technician resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in waste management 

  • A hardworking, solid waste technician, with skills in overseeing and coordinating the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste materials. Expert at ensuring that waste management processes adhere to environmental regulations and standards. 

Targeted job description 

  • Oversee and monitor the activities of waste collection crews, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
  • Inspect waste collection equipment and ensure that it is well-maintained and in good working condition.
  • Provide training and guidance to waste collection crews on waste management processes, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
  • Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to waste collection and disposal.

Related academic background 

  • M.Sc in Environmental Science at Indian Institute of Forest Management| 2015
  • B.Sc in Environmental Science at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya| 2013

Sample Resume of Solid Waste Technician in Text Format

RAJ MEHTA

Solid Waste Technician

+91-9988776655 | mehraj@gmail.com | Bhopal, India

SUMMARY

A hardworking, solid waste technician, with skills in overseeing and coordinating the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste materials. Expert at ensuring that waste management processes adhere to environmental regulations and standards. Versatile, with various work settings thus allowing maximum contribution to the organization.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Waste Technician at Think Green Industries from Feb 2021 - Present, Bhopal

  • Overseeing and monitoring the activities of waste collection crews, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
  • Inspecting waste collection equipment and ensuring that it is well-maintained and in good working condition.
  • Working with landfill operators to ensure that waste disposal practices comply with environmental regulations and standards.
  • Conducting regular inspections of landfill sites to ensure that waste disposal practices are in line with regulatory requirements.

Waste Technician at Earthcon Pvt. Lt. of India from Aug 2017 - Jan 2021, Indore

  • Planned and coordinated waste collection routes, ensuring efficient and timely waste collection.
  • Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations and standards.
  • Provided training and guidance to waste collection crews on waste management processes, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
  • Investigated and resolved customer complaints related to waste collection and disposal.

Assistant Waste Technician at The Environmental Cleaners from May 2015 - Jul 2017, Jabalpur

  • Maintained accurate records and prepared reports on waste collection and disposal activities.
  • Ensured areas of responsibility complied with related laws, codes, ordinances, and legislation.
  • Assisted senior technicians in monitoring and planning day-to-day activities.
  • Assisted with all solid waste contract administration.

EDUCATION

M.Sc (Environmental Science), Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal 2015

B.Sc (Environmental Science), Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore 2013

SKILLS 

| Waste Management | Hazardous Waste Handling | Environmental Regulation Adherence | Safety Analysis | Waste Disposal Techniques | Waste Equipment Handling | Investigation | Work Planning | Strong Communication | Supervision | Training |

LANGUAGES

English 

Hindi