RECYCLING OR RUBBISH COLLECTOR
ANZSCO Code: 899611
Collects household, commercial and industrial waste for recycling or disposal.
Skill Level
5
Specialistaion
- Garbage Depot Worker
Group: RECYCLING AND RUBBISH COLLECTORS
ANZSCO Code: 8996
RECYCLING AND RUBBISH COLLECTORS collect household, commercial and industrial waste for recycling and disposal.
Indicative Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below. In Australia
In Australia
AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
In New Zealand
NZ Register Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
Tasks Include
- riding on and in garbage and recycling trucks
- collecting rubbish and items for recycling from domestic, commercial and industrial premises
- loading rubbish and recycling into bins and garbage and recycling trucks
- unloading garbage and recycling trucks
- may operate compacting equipment on garbage trucks
- may supervise other garbage collectors
