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