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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

Transportation and Material Moving (53-7081)

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

At a Glance

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors earns a median of $48,350/yr with +0.9% projected growth. Typical entry: No formal educational credential. Top skills: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Handling and Moving Objects, Performing General Physical Activities.

Median Annual Wage

$48,350/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+0.9%

Annual Openings

17

Typical Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Abilities (3)

Multilimb Coordination

The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

3.4
Static Strength

The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

3.3
Arm-Hand Steadiness

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

3.3

Work Activities (5)

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

4.3
Handling and Moving Objects

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

3.7
Performing General Physical Activities

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

3.7
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

3.4
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

3.3

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