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Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck. |
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Technology used in this occupation: |
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Facilities management software |
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Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition. |
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Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid. |
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Fill out defective equipment reports. |
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Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas. |
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Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse. |
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Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies. |
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Dismount garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point. |
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Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems. |
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Check road or weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected. |
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Tag garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems, such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted. |
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Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
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Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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(Please note that some searches may not produce any results.) |
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These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
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Statewide |
$53,153.00 |
$25.56 |
$18.65 |
$21.26 - $30.13 |
Bridgeport/Stamford |
$56,931.00 |
$27.37 |
$20.42 |
$24.01 - $30.45 |
Danbury |
$48,117.00 |
$23.13 |
$16.43 |
$16.74 - $24.35 |
Hartford |
$54,204.00 |
$26.06 |
$20.17 |
$23.43 - $29.59 |
New Haven |
$51,759.00 |
$24.88 |
$18.46 |
$21.59 - $29.76 |
New London/Norwich |
$44,048.00 |
$21.18 |
$16.70 |
$17.20 - $24.57 |
Waterbury |
$52,498.00 |
$25.24 |
$18.63 |
$22.14 - $28.86 |
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Employment in this occupation is expected to grow faster than average, and the number of annual openings will offer good or favorable job opportunities. |
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