Waste Truck Driver
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
At a Glance
Waste Truck Driver. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Valid Driver's License, Communication, Customer Service.
Not available
Varies
1 years
N/A
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Median Wage
$57,440/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.0%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Loading And Unloading
Good Driving Record
Truck Driving
Hoppers
Lifting Ability
Safety Standards
Waste Removal
Customer Demand Planning
First Aid Supply Management
Automotive Knowledge
Health Assessment
Materials Transport
Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Vehicle Inspection
Common Skills (14)
Communication
Customer Service
Professionalism
Cleanliness
Interpersonal Communications
Trustworthiness
Follow Through
Honesty
Confidentiality
Teamwork
Detail Oriented
Management
Certifications (2)
Valid Driver's License
CDL Class B License
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