O*NET-SOC 53-7081.00

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.008/2023
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.008/2023
Active Listening2.A.1.b2.8808/2023
Speaking2.A.1.d2.8808/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a2.7508/2023
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j2.7508/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.3808/2023
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.2508/2023
Static Strength1.A.3.a.13.2508/2023
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.1208/2023
Reaction Time1.A.2.c.13.1208/2023
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.1208/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.Core5808/2023
Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.Core5708/2023
Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.Core5708/2023
Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.Core5708/2023
Fill out defective equipment reports.Core5808/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.4111/2023
Investigative1.7711/2023
Enterprising1.5511/2023
Social1.3911/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.