Occupational Employment Statistics
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
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Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
| 1,300 | 115 | $31.26/hr | $25.55/hr | $30.46/hr | $31.69/hr | $34.30/hr | $35.37/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 2,080 | $31.21/hr |
| Public Administration | 410 | $23.59/hr |
- Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.
- Organize schedules for refuse collection.
- Fill out defective equipment reports.
- Provide quotes for refuse collection contracts.
- Make special pickups of recyclable materials, such as food scraps, used oil, discarded computers, or other electronic items.
- Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
- Sort items set out for recycling and throw materials into designated truck compartments.
- Tag garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems, such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted.
- Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
- Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.