# Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

> Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 53-7081.00
- **Summary:** Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.

## Aliases

- Garbage Man
- Roll Off Truck Driver
- Sanitation Laborer
- Trash Collector
- Front Load Trash Truck Driver
- Recycle Driver
- Refuse Collector
- Roll Off Container Truck Driver
- Swamper
- Truck Driver
- Collector
- Disposal Man

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.d |
| Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas. | Core | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid. | Core | 4.A.3.b.4.e |
| Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Fill out defective equipment reports. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.o |
| Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Dismount garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.n |
| Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.f |
| Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Check road or weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.f |
| Tag garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems, such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.a.1.b |
| Clean trucks or compactor bodies after routes have been completed. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.c |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Load shipments, belongings, or materials. | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Dispose of trash or waste materials. | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Inspect motor vehicles. | 4.A.1.b.2.d |
| Maintain vehicles in good working condition. | 4.A.3.b.4.e |
| Prepare accident or incident reports. | 4.A.3.b.6.o |
| Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment. | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Operate packing or other material processing equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.f |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Climb ladders or vehicles to perform duties. | 4.A.3.a.1.n |
| Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Gather information about work conditions or locations. | 4.A.1.a.1.f |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | 4.A.4.a.1.b |
| Clean vehicles or vehicle components. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Schedule operational activities. | 4.A.2.b.5.b |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.38 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.25 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3.25 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.22 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.12 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 3.12 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.12 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 2.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 2.88 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 2.88 |
| Control Precision | ability | 2.88 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | ability | 2.88 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 2.88 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 2.88 |
| English Language | knowledge | 2.8 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 2.75 |
| Equipment Maintenance | transferable_skill | 2.75 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 2.75 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 2.75 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 2.75 |
| Stamina | ability | 2.75 |
| Depth Perception | ability | 2.75 |
| Glare Sensitivity | ability | 2.75 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | ability | 2.75 |
| Auditory Attention | ability | 2.75 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 2.62 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 2.62 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 2.62 |
| Time Sharing | ability | 2.62 |
| Response Orientation | ability | 2.62 |
| Rate Control | ability | 2.62 |
| Dynamic Strength | ability | 2.62 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Squeegee | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AMCS Platform | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software | no | no |
| Dossier software | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Fleet management software | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software | no | no |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software | no | no |
| Mileage logging software | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Payroll software | Time accounting software | no | no |
| Routeware software | Map creation software | no | no |
| Squeegee | Cloud-based data access and sharing software | no | no |
| WAM software | Compliance software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.99 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 4.89 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 4.68 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 4.32 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 4.3 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 4.22 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.15 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.91 |
| Time Pressure | 3.74 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 3.73 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 3.73 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.68 |
| Contact With Others | 3.61 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.58 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 3.47 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.41 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.28 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.17 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.17 |
| Spend Time Standing | 3.09 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 3 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 2.96 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 2.95 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 2.93 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 2.92 |
| Exposed to Disease or Infections | 2.92 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 2.92 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.91 |
| Telephone Conversations | 2.8 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 2.78 |
| In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment | 2.78 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 2.78 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.66 |
| Level of Competition | 2.65 |
| Physical Proximity | 2.59 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 2.56 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.44 |
| Degree of Automation | 2.33 |
| Exposed to Whole Body Vibration | 2.3 |
| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | 2.29 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 81.47 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 11.19 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 5.74 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 1.6 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 6.68 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 6.3 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.53 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 2.39 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.22 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 1.83 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 1.47 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.44 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 1.36 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 1.29 |
| Nature/Outdoors | specific_interest_area | 1.29 |
| Management/Administration | specific_interest_area | 1.17 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 1.16 |
| Athletics | specific_interest_area | 1.14 |
| Protective Service | specific_interest_area | 1.12 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 53-7062.04 | role-53-7062-04 | Recycling and Reclamation Workers | Primary-Short |
| 47-4041.00 | role-47-4041-00 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | Primary-Short |
| 53-3032.00 | role-53-3032-00 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Primary-Short |
| 53-1042.01 | role-53-1042-01 | Recycling Coordinators | Primary-Short |
| 53-7121.00 | role-53-7121-00 | Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | Primary-Short |
| 47-4071.00 | role-47-4071-00 | Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | Primary-Long |
| 53-7051.00 | role-53-7051-00 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | Primary-Long |
| 53-7061.00 | role-53-7061-00 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | Primary-Long |
| 53-7062.00 | role-53-7062-00 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | Primary-Long |
| 47-2073.00 | role-47-2073-00 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Primary-Long |
| 53-7011.00 | role-53-7011-00 | Conveyor Operators and Tenders | Supplemental |
| 53-3033.00 | role-53-3033-00 | Light Truck Drivers | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Energy & Natural Resources | energy-natural-resources |

## Education Level

- **Category:** No formal educational credential

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 48350
- **Mean Wage:** 51210
- **Pct10Wage:** 31810
- **Pct25Wage:** 38330
- **Pct75Wage:** 61010
- **Pct90Wage:** 75200
- **Employment:** 139180
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 91490 | 49390 | 11.22 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 3140 | 34970 | 1.31 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 1240 | 52610 | 0.23 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 690 | 54640 | 0.1 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 520 | 35260 | 0.02 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 320 | 39070 | 0.03 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 140 | 45130 | 0.01 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 60 | 79570 |  |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector |  | 48380 |  |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector |  | 38800 |  |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector |  | 53200 |  |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector |  | 57400 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 91490 | 11.22 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 3140 | 1.31 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 1240 | 0.23 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 690 | 0.1 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 320 | 0.03 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 520 | 0.02 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 140 | 0.01 |
- **Count:** 13

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.93 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.283373 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.9049217 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -1.262763 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 13
- **Percentile:** 9
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 8 | felten_aioe |
| 26 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 6 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.283373 | 8 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.21428571428571427 | 26 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.03527273796041175 | 6 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.93
- **Percentile:** 84
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.17857142857142855
- **Beta:** 0.19642857142857142
- **Gamma:** 0.21428571428571427

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 0.9
- **Growth Percentile:** 31
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 16.9
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 75
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 147.9
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 149.2

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 14
- **Skills:** 32
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 10
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 3e3684e0ae9a8503