Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
SOC Code: 53-7081 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $51,064 | $66,539 | $82,014 | $97,490 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $53,435 | $64,917 | $76,378 | $87,859 |
| Salinas, CA | $46,446 | $59,259 | $72,093 | $84,906 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $55,619 | $65,062 | $74,485 | $83,928 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $52,333 | $61,818 | $71,302 | $80,787 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $55,120 | $63,648 | $72,197 | $80,725 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $54,226 | $62,650 | $71,094 | $79,518 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $54,454 | $62,629 | $70,824 | $78,998 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $53,830 | $61,838 | $69,846 | $77,854 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $38,709 | $51,688 | $64,646 | $77,626 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Coordination | 2.6 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.6 | |
| Repairing | 2.5 | |
| Monitoring | 2.5 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.2 |
| English Language | 2.8 |
| Transportation | 2.6 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.5 |
| Administration and Management | 2.1 |
| Telecommunications | 2.0 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 81.5% |
| Associate's degree | 11.2% |
| Some college | 5.7% |
| Less than high school | 1.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
- Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.
- Fill out defective equipment reports.
- Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
- Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse.
- Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
- Dismount garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point.
- Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems.
Technology Skills
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