Waste specialist
| Highest | $3,850 / mo · Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Experience | 0–1 yrs |
| Degree | Not required |
| First paycheck | 4 years of undergraduate study |
Pay in the destination countries
Monthly, in US dollars. Each country is an Imora admission package — open one for that route's fees, language requirement and deadline.
What does the day look like?
The workday typically begins at 06:00 to align with early municipal collection trucks. The work week runs 37 to 40 hours, with rotating Saturday morning shifts. Most of your time is spent operating automated weighbridge software such as AMCS Platform, GeneGIS, or Uzbekistan's Toza Makon billing system to record gross, tare, and net tonnage. You conduct physical waste sampling audits by sorting batches of up to 100 kg to measure contamination across paper, PET, HDPE, glass, and organics. You also audit hazardous waste shipments against 6-digit EWC codes in the EU or electronic manifests in the US EPA RCRAInfo system.
Only 10% of the job involves public education or green initiatives; the remaining 90% consists of truck weighing, resolving spreadsheet tonnage discrepancies, inspecting foul-smelling dumpsters, and monitoring safety on noisy sorting floors. Hazards include decomposing waste odors, landfill dust, hydrogen sulfide and methane gases, heavy vehicle traffic, and sharp materials. Steel-toe safety boots, puncture-resistant gloves, high-visibility vests, hearing protection, and particulate masks are strictly mandatory.
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