Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
16 tasks analyzed
Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse.
Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies. | - | - | - |
| Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition. | - | - | - |
| Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas. | - | - | - |
| Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse. | - | - | - |
| Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$48,350
per year
Mean Wage
$51,210
per year
Employment
139K
workers
Wage Range
$31,810 - $75,200
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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