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Recycling Coordinators

SOC 53-1021.01

Supervise curbside and drop-off recycling programs for municipal governments or private firms.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Transportation and Material Moving

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

3.9

Management of Personnel Resources

3.8

Active Listening

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.6

Coordination

3.6

Time Management

3.6

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Monitoring

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

Administration and Management

4.0

Clerical

3.8

Education and Training

3.7

Production and Processing

3.6

Mathematics

3.6

English Language

3.5

Public Safety and Security

3.4

Key Tasks

1Oversee recycling pick-up or drop-off programs to ensure compliance with community ordinances.

2Maintain logs of recycling materials received or shipped to processing companies.

3Supervise recycling technicians, community service workers, or other recycling operations employees or volunteers.

4Review customer requests for service to determine service needs and deploy appropriate resources to provide service.

5Provide training to recycling technicians or community service workers on topics such as safety, solid waste processing, or general recycling operations.

Also Known As

Agency Operator Corporate Recycling Manager Heavy Equipment Supervisor Materials Manager Recycle Coordinator Recycle Supervisor Recycling Center Attendant Recycling Center Operator Recycling Coordinator Recycling Crew Supervisor