Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
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Salary Information
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors: $48,350 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Inspect motor vehicles. | General |
| Prepare accident or incident reports. | General |
| Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment. | General |
| Operate packing or other material processing equipment. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Climb ladders or vehicles to perform duties. | General |
| Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. | General |
| Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. | General |
| Gather information about work conditions or locations. | General |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | General |
| Clean vehicles or vehicle components. | General |
| Schedule operational activities. | General |
| Load shipments, belongings, or materials. | General |
| Dispose of trash or waste materials. | General |
| Maintain vehicles in good working condition. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| AMCS Platform | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software |
| Fleet management software | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software |
| Payroll software | Time accounting software |
| Routeware software | Map creation software |
| WAM software | Compliance software |
| Dossier software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Mileage logging software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Squeegee | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing Recycling Systems | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Transfer Station Management | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |