Recycling Coordinators

Also Called: Heavy Equipment Supervisor, Route Supervisor, Solid Waste Division Supervisor, Waste Reduction Coordinator

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$39,440

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Recycling Coordinators do

Supervise curbside and drop-off recycling programs for municipal governments or private firms.

  • Oversee recycling pick-up or drop-off programs to ensure compliance with community ordinances.
  • Maintain logs of recycling materials received or shipped to processing companies.
  • Supervise recycling technicians, community service workers, or other recycling operations employees or volunteers.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Electronic Mail
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Crushers
  • Photocopiers
  • Sorters
  • Notebook computers
  • Hand trucks or accessories

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Email software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Business
customer service
management
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 47% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 30% Bachelor's degree
  • 23% Associate's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Recycling Coordinators Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Ship Engineers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Procurement Clerks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Transportation Inspectors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)

Work Styles

  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Independence

Values

  • Achievement
  • Recognition
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Recycling Coordinators across the country typically make.

$18.96 / hour
$39,440 /year

Entry Level

$29.09 / hour
$60,510 /year

Median Level

$44.30 / hour
$92,140 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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