Career Profile
Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors
Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
General Information
Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
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Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 127 openings per year are projected for Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors.
Employment Change
Employment for Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $20.53/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.85, while experienced workers are paid $22.14. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 650 Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 758.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors are Waste Collection, Other Support Services, and Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors include Mechanical, English Language, and Transportation.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors is HS diploma or less. 12% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.