# Sanitation Worker

*/JobTypes/Sanitation_Worker*

## Neighborhood

### Related (staff)

- [Sanitation Operations](/Departments/Sanitation_Operations) — staff · Departments
- [Sanitation](/Departments/Sanitation) — staff · Departments
- [Solid Waste Department](/Departments/Solid_Waste_Department) — staff · Departments

### Related (delivered by)

- [Clean garbage cans with water or steam.](/Tasks/Clean_garbage_cans_with_water_or_steam.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.](/Activities/Adjust_equipment_controls_to_regulate_flow_of_water,_cleaning_solutions,_or_other_liquids.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.](/Tasks/Press_buttons_to_activate_cleaning_equipment_or_machines.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.](/Tasks/Inspect_and_flush_lines_with_solutions_or_steam,_and_spray_equipment_with_sterilizing_solutions.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Clean, sterilize, and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, b...](/Tasks/Clean,_sterilize,_and_maintain_equipment,_machinery,_and_work_stations,_using_hand_tools,_shovels,_b...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Clean or sterilize tanks, screens, inflow pipes, production areas, or equipment, using hoses, brushe...](/Tasks/Clean_or_sterilize_tanks,_screens,_inflow_pipes,_production_areas,_or_equipment,_using_hoses,_brushe...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specific...](/Tasks/Mix_water_and_detergents_or_acids_in_containers_to_prepare_cleaning_solutions,_according_to_specific...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse.](/Tasks/Operate_equipment_that_compresses_collected_refuse.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Clean and sterilize vats and factory processing areas.](/Tasks/Clean_and_sterilize_vats_and_factory_processing_areas.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.](/Tasks/Maintain_sanitation,_health,_and_safety_standards_in_work_areas.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.](/Tasks/Clean_or_sanitize_work_areas,_utensils,_or_equipment.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Sterilize food cooking or processing equipment.](/Activities/Sterilize_food_cooking_or_processing_equipment.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.](/Tasks/Sterilize_equipment_and_clean_work_areas.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment to prevent accumulati...](/Tasks/Scrape,_dislodge,_or_break_excess_frost,_ice,_or_frozen_product_from_equipment_to_prevent_accumulati...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Clean and lubricate cutting machines, conveyors, blades, saws, or knives, using steam hoses, scraper...](/Tasks/Clean_and_lubricate_cutting_machines,_conveyors,_blades,_saws,_or_knives,_using_steam_hoses,_scraper...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.](/Tasks/Wash_work_areas,_machines,_equipment,_vehicles,_or_products.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Clean production equipment.](/Activities/Clean_production_equipment.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Gather and remove litter.](/Tasks/Gather_and_remove_litter.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or wate...](/Tasks/Drain,_clean,_and_refill_machines_or_tanks_at_designated_intervals,_using_cleaning_solutions_or_wate...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Turn valves to pump sterilizing solutions or rinse water through pipes or equipment or to spray vats...](/Tasks/Turn_valves_to_pump_sterilizing_solutions_or_rinse_water_through_pipes_or_equipment_or_to_spray_vats...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Maintain and clean equipment, work areas, or shelves.](/Tasks/Maintain_and_clean_equipment,_work_areas,_or_shelves.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Clean and maintain equipment, using water hoses and scrapers.](/Tasks/Clean_and_maintain_equipment,_using_water_hoses_and_scrapers.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Wash decks, conveyors, knives, and other equipment, using brushes, detergents, and water.](/Tasks/Wash_decks,_conveyors,_knives,_and_other_equipment,_using_brushes,_detergents,_and_water.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Clean equipment with steam, hot water, and hoses.](/Tasks/Clean_equipment_with_steam,_hot_water,_and_hoses.) — 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
- [Execute waste material collection and storage](/Processes/Execute_waste_material_collection_and_storage) — delivered by · Processes
- [Clean streets and parking facilities](/Processes/Clean_streets_and_parking_facilities) — delivered by · Processes

### Related (signature role)

- [Mechanically Separated Poultry Plants](/CompanyTypes/Mechanically_Separated_Poultry_Plants) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [High-Volume Ground Beef Grinders](/CompanyTypes/High-Volume_Ground_Beef_Grinders) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [State-Inspected Local Processors](/CompanyTypes/State-Inspected_Local_Processors) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Perform

- [Operate the rear lift and hopper controls](/Tasks/Operate_the_rear_lift_and_hopper_controls) — perform · Tasks
- [Inspect the vehicle before and after each shift](/Tasks/Inspect_the_vehicle_before_and_after_each_shift) — perform · Tasks
- [Collect waste containers along assigned routes](/Tasks/Collect_waste_containers_along_assigned_routes) — perform · Tasks
- [Clear Spilled Refuse](/Tasks/Clear_Spilled_Refuse) — perform · Tasks
- [Report Blocked Access and Missed Pickup Issues](/Tasks/Report_Blocked_Access_and_Missed_Pickup_Issues) — perform · Tasks
- [Sort Out Prohibited and Hazardous Items at the Curb](/Tasks/Sort_Out_Prohibited_and_Hazardous_Items_at_the_Curb) — perform · Tasks
- [Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities.](/Tasks/Report_any_observed_navigational_hazards_to_authorities.) — perform · Tasks
- [Empty residential and commercial containers](/Tasks/Empty_residential_and_commercial_containers) — perform · Tasks
- [Inspect containers for prohibited materials](/Tasks/Inspect_containers_for_prohibited_materials) — perform · Tasks
- [Load refuse into collection truck](/Tasks/Load_refuse_into_collection_truck) — perform · Tasks
- [Return containers to set-out positions](/Tasks/Return_containers_to_set-out_positions) — perform · Tasks
- [Separate recyclables from waste stream](/Tasks/Separate_recyclables_from_waste_stream) — perform · Tasks
- [Clean and Sanitize Surfaces](/Tasks/Clean_and_Sanitize_Surfaces) — perform · Tasks
- [Mix Cleaning Chemicals](/Tasks/Mix_Cleaning_Chemicals) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate Cleaning Equipment](/Tasks/Operate_Cleaning_Equipment) — perform · Tasks
- [Remove Waste and Refuse](/Tasks/Remove_Waste_and_Refuse) — perform · Tasks
- [Report Sanitation Hazards](/Tasks/Report_Sanitation_Hazards) — perform · Tasks
- [Restock Sanitation Supplies](/Tasks/Restock_Sanitation_Supplies) — perform · Tasks
- [Sanitize Equipment](/Tasks/Sanitize_Equipment) — perform · Tasks

### Uses tool

- [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
- [Reflective vests](/Products/Reflective_vests) — uses tool · Products
- [Cart Tipper](/Products/Cart_Tipper) — uses tool · Products
- [Safety Gloves and High Visibility Gear](/Products/Safety_Gloves_and_High_Visibility_Gear) — uses tool · Products
- [Hydraulic Cart Tipper](/Products/Hydraulic_Cart_Tipper) — uses tool · Products
- [Pressure washers](/Products/Pressure_washers) — uses tool · Products
- [Mops](/Products/Mops) — uses tool · Products
- [Floor scrubbing machines](/Products/Floor_scrubbing_machines) — uses tool · Products
- [Cleaning or janitorial cart](/Products/Cleaning_or_janitorial_cart) — uses tool · Products

### Required skills

- [Route Navigation](/Skills/Route_Navigation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Collection Vehicle Operation](/Skills/Collection_Vehicle_Operation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Safe Lifting Technique](/Skills/Safe_Lifting_Technique) — requires skill · Skills
- [Route Following](/Skills/Route_Following) — requires skill · Skills
- [Packer Mechanism Operation](/Skills/Packer_Mechanism_Operation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Manual Material Handling](/Skills/Manual_Material_Handling) — requires skill · Skills
- [Hazard Spotting](/Skills/Hazard_Spotting) — requires skill · Skills
- [Chemical Mixing](/Skills/Chemical_Mixing) — requires skill · Skills
- [Cleaning Equipment Operation](/Skills/Cleaning_Equipment_Operation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Surface Sanitizing](/Skills/Surface_Sanitizing) — requires skill · Skills
- [Waste Handling](/Skills/Waste_Handling) — requires skill · Skills

### Engage in

- [Operate Cart Tippers and Rear Loader Compactors](/Activities/Operate_Cart_Tippers_and_Rear_Loader_Compactors) — engage in · Activities
- [Collect Refuse and Recyclables Along Assigned Routes](/Activities/Collect_Refuse_and_Recyclables_Along_Assigned_Routes) — engage in · Activities
- [Load refuse into collection truck](/Activities/Load_refuse_into_collection_truck) — engage in · Activities
- [Separate recyclables from waste stream](/Activities/Separate_recyclables_from_waste_stream) — engage in · Activities
- [Sanitize Equipment](/Activities/Sanitize_Equipment) — engage in · Activities
- [Clean and Sanitize Surfaces](/Activities/Clean_and_Sanitize_Surfaces) — engage in · Activities

### Uses software

- [Route Management App](/Software/Route_Management_App) — uses software · Software
- [Route Logging App](/Software/Route_Logging_App) — uses software · Software

### Requires ability

- [Peripheral Vision](/Ability/Peripheral_Vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Physical Stamina](/Ability/Physical_Stamina) — requires ability · Ability
- [Physical Strength](/Ability/Physical_Strength) — requires ability · Ability
- [Gross Body Coordination](/Ability/Gross_Body_Coordination) — requires ability · Ability
- [Stamina](/Ability/Stamina) — requires ability · Ability
- [Static Strength](/Ability/Static_Strength) — requires ability · Ability
- [Manual Dexterity](/Ability/Manual_Dexterity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Trunk Strength](/Ability/Trunk_Strength) — requires ability · Ability

### Required knowledge

- [Route Geography](/Knowledge/Route_Geography) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Traffic Safety Regulations](/Knowledge/Traffic_Safety_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Waste Acceptance Rules](/Knowledge/Waste_Acceptance_Rules) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Waste Disposal Regulations](/Knowledge/Waste_Disposal_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Occupational Safety](/Knowledge/Occupational_Safety) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Waste Sorting Categories](/Knowledge/Waste_Sorting_Categories) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Container Set-Out Standards](/Knowledge/Container_Set-Out_Standards) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Chemical Safety](/Knowledge/Chemical_Safety) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Cleaning Standards](/Knowledge/Cleaning_Standards) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Sanitation Procedures](/Knowledge/Sanitation_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Type of

- [Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors](/Occupations/Refuse_and_Recyclable_Material_Collectors) — type of · Occupations
- [Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners](/Occupations/Janitors_and_Cleaners,_Except_Maids_and_Housekeeping_Cleaners) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [route sequencing degrades as set-out volumes vary day to day](/Problems/route_sequencing_degrades_as_set-out_volumes_vary_day_to_day) — exposes problem · Problems
- [missed-pickup complaints reconciled against truck GPS after the fact](/Problems/missed-pickup_complaints_reconciled_against_truck_GPS_after_the_fact) — exposes problem · Problems
- [hopper jams and packer maintenance logged on paper](/Problems/hopper_jams_and_packer_maintenance_logged_on_paper) — exposes problem · Problems
- [heavy-lift and hazard exposure tracked inconsistently for safety](/Problems/heavy-lift_and_hazard_exposure_tracked_inconsistently_for_safety) — exposes problem · Problems
- [contamination in recycling/organics carts flagged only at the MRF](/Problems/contamination_in_recycling%2Forganics_carts_flagged_only_at_the_MRF) — exposes problem · Problems