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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

SOC 53-7081.00

Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Transportation and Material Moving

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation and Control

3.1

Speaking

3.0

Critical Thinking

3.0

Coordination

3.0

Operation Monitoring

3.0

Equipment Maintenance

3.0

Reading Comprehension

2.9

Active Listening

2.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

Transportation

4.2

Public Safety and Security

3.6

Mechanical

3.3

Law and Government

2.9

Education and Training

2.8

English Language

2.8

Production and Processing

2.6

Key Tasks

1Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.

2Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.

3Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.

4Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse.

5Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.

Also Known As

Automated Residential Collection Operator Automation Driver Collector Commercial Collections Driver Commercial Collections Driver (Operator) Commercial Front Load Driver Commercial Front Load Operator Commercial Relief Driver Disposal Man Disposal Worker