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Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)

Solid Waste Association of North America

Certification

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SWANA’s MOLO program was built by industry experts with deep knowledge of the requirements of this critical industry role. The MOLO program sets out the core foundational, strategic, technical, and managerial knowledge and skills required of solid waste professionals in this position.

Cost

Members: $250.00 Non-members: $400.00Show moreShow less

Format

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The MOLO program sets out the core foundational, strategic, technical, and managerial knowledge and skills required of solid waste professionals in this position. These requirements are outlined in the MOLO Body of Knowledge, an industry resource individuals and employers alike can use to: - Assess their or their employees’ knowledge and skills - Identify areas requiring more training and experience - Build job descriptions Course Modules The course provides a comprehensive look at the field of landfill operations management—everything from the basics, to site and environmental management and monitoring, to landfill closure. Coupled with other educational resources, on-the-job training, and real-world experiences, SWANA’s MOLO-US Version program will help individuals prepare for SWANA certification in landfill operations. SWANA’s MOLO-US Version program is available for delivery as an in-person, three-day learning experience consisting of 13 modules: 1. Course Introduction and Overview 2. Landfill Basics 3. Landfill Siting, Development, and Design 4. Short - and Long-Term Planning 5. Landfill Operations 6. Site Management and Control 7. Leachate and Landfill Gas 8. Groundwater Monitoring and Stormwater 9. Closed Landfill Management and Maintenance 10. Landfill Safety 11. Communication and Training 12. Prohibited and Hazardous Waste Materials Management 13. Management and Leadership

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Manage daily landfill operations including waste placement, equipment use, and site safety to maintain efficient and compliant facilities
  • Apply regulatory and permitting requirements to ensure landfill design, operations, monitoring, and closure meet environmental standards
  • Implement landfill monitoring and environmental control systems including leachate, landfill gas, and groundwater management
  • Plan and oversee landfill construction, surveying, and closure activities using accepted engineering and operational practices
  • Apply financial, administrative, and risk management principles to control costs, manage staff, and support long‑term landfill sustainability
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators47-2073.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Bulldozers, backhoes, and road graders — operate routinely with reduced oversight to complete earthmoving and grading tasks on residential or commercial job sites.
  • Workplace safety regulations including OSHA standards — apply consistently during independent equipment operation, adjusting actions when hazard conditions change.
  • Crew hand signals and radio communications — interpret and act upon with minimal delay to coordinate load placement and machine positioning across a multi-operator site.
  • Depth gauge markers and alignment references — use to independently position cutterheads and equipment within specified tolerances on trench excavation projects.
  • Underground utility locates and as-built drawings — review and cross-reference before beginning dig operations to prevent service strikes on urban job sites.
  • Tractor-drawn machine operators — signal and guide through staged loading and grading sequences, maintaining site production flow without direct supervisor involvement.
  • Minor mechanical adjustments and emergency field repairs — perform on assigned equipment to minimize downtime during active construction shifts.
  • Operations monitoring practices — apply during continuous equipment runs to detect abnormal instrument readings, unusual sounds, or performance changes and respond appropriately.
  • Multilimb coordination across multiple simultaneous controls — demonstrate during routine grading and trenching cycles to maintain consistent cut depth and blade angle.
  • Facilities management and time accounting software — update daily equipment status records and report maintenance needs through established digital systems.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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