At least a Highschool Diploma and driver’s license

One year of experience in the operation of medium-sized trucks or equipment such as garbage trucks required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver license and have an acceptable driving record

Technical skills and soft skills
– Read and follow route maps.
– Understand and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.
– has the ability to enter and Technical skills and soft skills
– Read and follow route maps.
– Understand and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.
– has the ability to enter and exit the cab of a solid waste truck that is 3.5 feet off the ground
– Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a
control mechanism (example: operating levers or pedals).
– has the ability to Clean equipment using appropriate materials such as a high pressure hose when
needed
– Lift arms above shoulder level to enter the equipment cab.
– work independently in the performance of duties.
– Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
– Travel across uneven or rocky surfaces in alleys or at the landfill.
– Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
– Sit for long periods of time.
-Teamwork

By virtue of Republic Act 10931, undergraduate students accepted to SUCs are covered for free tuition and other school fees

A SHS completer may have the opportunity to be employed as a Solid Waste Management Equipment Operator.

The mandatory training fee is fixed with minimum of 5,500php; it is regulated by the government. But there are also different organizations that offer this kind of training. So, the prices will depend on the mandate of a specific private organization.

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The waste management sub-sector is projected to add over 20,000 jobs between 2017 and 2024. At this point, there is growing emphasis on waste reduction, environmental protection and sustainability, in private and public sectors, is driving a need for waste management services and expertise in this field.

Waste management is a global issue intensified by the volume and complexity of domestic and industrial waste discarded by society. Unmanaged solid waste became a perennial problem in some countries.
Over the few years), the Philippines has endeavored to improve its management and operation of solid waste through several national laws, rules, regulations, orders, and memoranda on the environment, including resolutions and ordinances issued by local government units.

Undoubtedly, the informal sector has made a living out of collecting and selling recyclables, the excess supply of manpower in urban areas has prompted these populations to offer services and create their own jobs. The lack of institutionalization of waste management has become an incentive for informal sector to source their living.

The entry-level for this position is an Equipment operator with a minimum experience of 0 -5years. An operator that is interested to specialize in this field may have an option to study a four-year degree in the program of Sanitary Engineering. To be a licensed Sanitary engineer. A licensure examination is needed
An operator that is would want to progress in a leadership role with 6-10 years of experience may become a foreperson or superintendent. it is a natural career step for equipment operators who are interested in leadership roles.