Operator of Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Facilities
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
Individuals must pass an operator training course and a written examination. Incinerator certifications cost $200 for certification, $50 application fee, $160 textbook costs. Landfill operators must have a high school diploma or GED, must pass the required examination, must have 5 years of MSW management experience and 2 years of operating experience. Certifications last for 3 years. Required courses are taught by the Solid Waste Associaion of North American using private instructors under a memorandum of understanding with the state Department of Ecology.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Ecology
- Address
- 300 Desmond Dr Lacey, WA 98503
- Phone
- (360) 407-6000
- Agency website
- http://www.ecy.wa.gov
- Last updated
- September 9, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Cardroom supervisor 11-1021.00
Source and verification
This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Department of Ecology — see the issuing body section above.
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