Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 98'061 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 56'121 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 77'085 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'148 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 21'000 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Werkmeister/in thermische Kehrichtverwertung
You lead the shift operation in waste processing
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate shift operations, prepare equipment and support staff in thermal waste processing.
In thermal waste processing, you take charge of smooth plant operations. You ensure all machines and equipment are ready. You also coordinate the shift schedule. Your role includes administrative support for your team. This job combines technical know-how with clear leadership. You make sure waste residues are treated and disposed of safely.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryBuilding Services: Operations & Maintenance
Swissdoc 0.440.88.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Werkmeister/in thermische Kehrichtverwertung.
Salary trend
-21% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'951 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 65'560 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Werkmeister/in thermische Kehrichtverwertung
Official education path
The path leads through vocational further training to become a Werkmeister/in thermische Kehrichtverwertung.
Prerequisites
- Practical understanding
- Robust health
- Technical understanding
- Reliability
- Leadership and...
- Social skills
Requirements
- Leadership and social competence
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Leadership and motivation
- High reliability
- Robust health
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control panel and check current plant data. Shift staff handle maintenance around you. You discuss next steps with your team. You adjust the deployment plan as needed.
- You provide all necessary equipment for plant operation.
- You coordinate the daily shift schedule and adjust it as needed.
- You handle detailed work preparation for all staff.
- You support employees with all administrative tasks.
- You monitor the treatment and disposal of waste residues.
- You ensure the safe operation of the thermal plant.
Working conditions
You work in an industrial waste processing plant with complex machinery. Your workplace shifts between the control room, workshop and technical areas.
Where to learn
- VBSA Verband der Betreiber Schweizerischer AbfallverwertungsanlagenWankdorffeldstrasse 102, 3014 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Leadership and motivation
- High reliability
- Robust health
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
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