# Refuse Collector

*/JobTypes/Refuse_Collector*

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Laborers and Material Movers](/Occupations/Laborers_and_Material_Movers) — parent · Occupations

### Siblings

- [Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment](/JobTypes/Cleaner_of_Vehicles_and_Equipment) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Recycling Sorter](/JobTypes/Recycling_Sorter) — siblings · JobTypes

### Related (delivered by)

- [Collect recyclable materials from curbside for delivery to designated facilities.](/Tasks/Collect_recyclable_materials_from_curbside_for_delivery_to_designated_facilities.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse.](/Tasks/Operate_equipment_that_compresses_collected_refuse.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Tag garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems, such as excess garbage or inclu...](/Tasks/Tag_garbage_or_recycling_containers_to_inform_customers_of_problems,_such_as_excess_garbage_or_inclu...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Make special pickups of recyclable materials, such as food scraps, used oil, discarded computers, or...](/Tasks/Make_special_pickups_of_recyclable_materials,_such_as_food_scraps,_used_oil,_discarded_computers,_or...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Clean trucks or compactor bodies after routes have been completed.](/Tasks/Clean_trucks_or_compactor_bodies_after_routes_have_been_completed.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Load debris and refuse onto trucks and haul it away for disposal.](/Tasks/Load_debris_and_refuse_onto_trucks_and_haul_it_away_for_disposal.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.](/Tasks/Dump_refuse_or_recyclable_materials_at_disposal_sites.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Dismount garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point.](/Tasks/Dismount_garbage_trucks_to_collect_garbage_and_remount_trucks_to_ride_to_the_next_collection_point.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Collect waste material](/Processes/Collect_waste_material) — delivered by · Processes

### Perform

- [Operate the rear lift and hopper controls](/Tasks/Operate_the_rear_lift_and_hopper_controls) — perform · Tasks
- [Screen Loads For Prohibited Materials](/Tasks/Screen_Loads_For_Prohibited_Materials) — perform · Tasks
- [Run Waste Collection Routes](/Tasks/Run_Waste_Collection_Routes) — perform · Tasks
- [Complete Pre Trip Vehicle Inspection](/Tasks/Complete_Pre_Trip_Vehicle_Inspection) — perform · Tasks
- [Report Missed Pickups and Damaged Carts](/Tasks/Report_Missed_Pickups_and_Damaged_Carts) — perform · Tasks
- [Follow Traffic and Backing Safety Procedures](/Tasks/Follow_Traffic_and_Backing_Safety_Procedures) — perform · Tasks
- [Manually Load Bins and Bulky Items into the Truck](/Tasks/Manually_Load_Bins_and_Bulky_Items_into_the_Truck) — perform · Tasks
- [Perform Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Vehicle Checks](/Tasks/Perform_Pre-Trip_and_Post-Trip_Vehicle_Checks) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into o...](/Tasks/Operate_automated_or_semi-automated_hoisting_devices_that_raise_refuse_bins_and_dump_contents_into_o...) — perform · Tasks
- [Collect waste containers along assigned routes](/Tasks/Collect_waste_containers_along_assigned_routes) — perform · Tasks
- [Report missed pickups and route hazards](/Tasks/Report_missed_pickups_and_route_hazards) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain route service schedules](/Tasks/Maintain_route_service_schedules) — perform · Tasks
- [Perform pre-trip vehicle safety checks](/Tasks/Perform_pre-trip_vehicle_safety_checks) — perform · Tasks
- [Inspect containers for prohibited materials](/Tasks/Inspect_containers_for_prohibited_materials) — perform · Tasks
- [Report Route Hazards And Missed Stops](/Tasks/Report_Route_Hazards_And_Missed_Stops) — perform · Tasks
- [Transport Refuse To Disposal Sites](/Tasks/Transport_Refuse_To_Disposal_Sites) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate Truck Lift And Compaction Controls](/Tasks/Operate_Truck_Lift_And_Compaction_Controls) — perform · Tasks
- [Inspect Containers For Improper Disposal](/Tasks/Inspect_Containers_For_Improper_Disposal) — perform · Tasks
- [Collect And Empty Waste Containers Along Routes](/Tasks/Collect_And_Empty_Waste_Containers_Along_Routes) — perform · Tasks

### Uses tool

- [Cart Tipper](/Products/Cart_Tipper) — uses tool · Products
- [Rear Loader Collection Truck](/Products/Rear_Loader_Collection_Truck) — uses tool · Products
- [Work gloves](/Products/Work_gloves) — uses tool · Products
- [Waste Collection Truck](/Products/Waste_Collection_Truck) — uses tool · Products
- [Hydraulic lifts](/Products/Hydraulic_lifts) — uses tool · Products
- [Safety Gloves](/Products/Safety_Gloves) — uses tool · Products
- [Rear-Loading Refuse Truck](/Products/Rear-Loading_Refuse_Truck) — uses tool · Products
- [Reflective vests](/Products/Reflective_vests) — uses tool · Products
- [Hydraulic Lift Arm](/Products/Hydraulic_Lift_Arm) — uses tool · Products

### Uses software

- [Route Management Tablet Application](/Software/Route_Management_Tablet_Application) — uses software · Software
- [Onboard Telematics System](/Software/Onboard_Telematics_System) — uses software · Software
- [Route Management Software](/Software/Route_Management_Software) — uses software · Software

### Required skills

- [Vehicle Spotting](/Skills/Vehicle_Spotting) — requires skill · Skills
- [Safe Lifting Technique](/Skills/Safe_Lifting_Technique) — requires skill · Skills
- [Route Collection](/Skills/Route_Collection) — requires skill · Skills
- [Safety Inspection](/Skills/Safety_Inspection) — requires skill · Skills
- [Vehicle Operation](/Skills/Vehicle_Operation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Load Handling](/Skills/Load_Handling) — requires skill · Skills
- [Container Lift Operation](/Skills/Container_Lift_Operation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Defensive Driving](/Skills/Defensive_Driving) — requires skill · Skills
- [Route Navigation](/Skills/Route_Navigation) — requires skill · Skills

### Engage in

- [Collect Waste and Recyclables Along Assigned Routes](/Activities/Collect_Waste_and_Recyclables_Along_Assigned_Routes) — engage in · Activities
- [Operate Cart Tipper and Hopper Compaction Controls](/Activities/Operate_Cart_Tipper_and_Hopper_Compaction_Controls) — engage in · Activities
- [Collect And Empty Waste Containers Along Routes](/Activities/Collect_And_Empty_Waste_Containers_Along_Routes) — engage in · Activities
- [Operate Truck Lift And Compaction Controls](/Activities/Operate_Truck_Lift_And_Compaction_Controls) — engage in · Activities

### Requires ability

- [Peripheral Vision](/Ability/Peripheral_Vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Trunk Strength](/Ability/Trunk_Strength) — requires ability · Ability
- [Multilimb Coordination](/Ability/Multilimb_Coordination) — requires ability · Ability
- [Reaction Time](/Ability/Reaction_Time) — requires ability · Ability
- [Stamina](/Ability/Stamina) — requires ability · Ability
- [Static Strength](/Ability/Static_Strength) — requires ability · Ability

### Required knowledge

- [Traffic Safety Rules](/Knowledge/Traffic_Safety_Rules) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Prohibited Waste Categories](/Knowledge/Prohibited_Waste_Categories) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Collection Route Procedures](/Knowledge/Collection_Route_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Vehicle Safety Regulations](/Knowledge/Vehicle_Safety_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Vehicle Operation](/Knowledge/Vehicle_Operation) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Waste Handling Procedures](/Knowledge/Waste_Handling_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Route Service Areas](/Knowledge/Route_Service_Areas) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Disposal Site Regulations](/Knowledge/Disposal_Site_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Waste Collection Safety Rules](/Knowledge/Waste_Collection_Safety_Rules) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Type of

- [Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors](/Occupations/Refuse_and_Recyclable_Material_Collectors) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [missed-pickup disputes with no proof-of-service from the route](/Problems/missed-pickup_disputes_with_no_proof-of-service_from_the_route) — exposes problem · Problems
- [dynamic re-routing around blocked carts, construction, and overweight axle limits](/Problems/dynamic_re-routing_around_blocked_carts,_construction,_and_overweight_axle_limits) — exposes problem · Problems
- [hydraulic packer and lift-arm jams stopping the route mid-shift](/Problems/hydraulic_packer_and_lift-arm_jams_stopping_the_route_mid-shift) — exposes problem · Problems
- [contaminated-recycling loads rejected at the MRF after collection](/Problems/contaminated-recycling_loads_rejected_at_the_MRF_after_collection) — exposes problem · Problems