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REFUSE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL COLLECTORS

Job Description:

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

On-The-Job Responsibilities:

Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: No formal educational credential

Employed as of 2022: 2,694

2032 Projected Openings: 3,334

Entry Level Salary: $23,640

Median Salary: $38,290

Experienced Level Salary: $50,940

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Transportation

Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Skills

Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Abilities

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.

Static Strength

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

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.

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