Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors
Also called: Rolloff Truck Driver, Sanitation Laborer, Garbage Man, Swamper
What they do:
Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
On the job, you would:
- Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
- Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.
- Fill out defective equipment reports.
Business
Transportation
|
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
|
Controlled Movement
Hand and Finger Use
Verbal
|
People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
|
You might use software like this on the job: Mobile location based services software
Facilities management software
Time accounting software
|
|
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$32,280
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
You might like a career in one of these industries:
|
See more details at O*NET OnLine about refuse and recyclable material collectors.