[Core] [58% incumbents] Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
  DWAs: Inspect motor vehicles.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Fill out defective equipment reports.
  DWAs: Prepare accident or incident reports.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Clean trucks or compactor bodies after routes have been completed.
  DWAs: Clean vehicles or vehicle components.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
  DWAs: Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.
  DWAs: Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.
  DWAs: Dispose of trash or waste materials.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Dismount garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point.
  DWAs: Climb ladders or vehicles to perform duties.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse.
  DWAs: Operate packing or other material processing equipment.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems.
  DWAs: Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. | Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Check road or weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected.
  DWAs: Gather information about work conditions or locations.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Tag garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems, such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted.
  DWAs: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Make special pickups of recyclable materials, such as food scraps, used oil, discarded computers, or other electronic items.
  DWAs: Load shipments, belongings, or materials.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Organize schedules for refuse collection.
  DWAs: Schedule operational activities.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:1.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:3.22 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  English Language (imp:2.80 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Transportation (imp:2.60 lvl:2.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.55 lvl:2.08) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.55 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:2.12 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.03 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.02 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:2.01 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Education and Training (imp:1.96 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Production and Processing (imp:1.89 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Administrative (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Law and Government (imp:1.82 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Geography (imp:1.77 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.75 lvl:1.31) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.63) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Physics (imp:1.56) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Communications and Media (imp:1.56 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Foreign Language (imp:1.55 lvl:0.67) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.47 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Design (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Psychology (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Biology (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Static Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Reaction Time (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Near Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Oral Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Stamina (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Depth Perception (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Originality (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:1.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.33 lvl:4.94) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.70 lvl:3.73) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.66 lvl:4.90) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.38 lvl:3.05) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.26 lvl:3.23) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:3.17 lvl:2.97) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.15 lvl:3.71) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.13 lvl:3.04) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.01 lvl:2.91) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.95 lvl:3.19) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.56 lvl:3.10) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:2.52 lvl:1.89) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:2.45 lvl:2.34) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.39 lvl:2.44) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.38 lvl:2.19) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.33 lvl:2.15) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.28 lvl:1.79) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.25 lvl:2.08) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.22 lvl:2.17) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.17 lvl:2.39) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.15 lvl:2.13) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.10 lvl:1.80) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:1.92 lvl:1.59) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.92 lvl:1.04) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Processing Information (imp:1.80 lvl:1.28) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:1.72 lvl:1.05) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.72 lvl:1.28) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:1.71 lvl:1.00) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.69) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:1.69 lvl:1.22) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:1.61) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:1.58 lvl:1.01) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:1.57) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Working with Computers (imp:1.55) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:1.49 lvl:0.91) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.45) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.39 lvl:0.68) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:1.36 lvl:0.85) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.21) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.02) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.00) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.22) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.07) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.02) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:0.96) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.88) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cooperation (imp:0.71) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.70) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:0.66) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.38) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:0.36) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:0.30) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.21) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:0.20) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Humility (imp:0.03) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:-0.03) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.39) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.41) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.43) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:2.50 lvl:1.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Time Management (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Instructing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Analysis (imp:1.38 lvl:0.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 147,240
  annual_median    : $49,690
  annual_pct10     : $33,590
  annual_pct25     : $39,080
  annual_pct75     : $62,020
  annual_pct90     : $75,900
  annual_mean      : $52,820
  hourly_median    : $23.89

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Illinois ($75,050)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($21,840)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.436x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   98,380  median: $  51,440
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   44,150  median: $  47,020
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,280  median: $  49,020
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      930  median: $  55,840
  Educational Services                     emp:      330  median: $  40,450
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      230  median: $  37,100
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      200  median: $  49,330
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      200  median: $  35,500
  Utilities                                emp:      110  median: $  35,190
  Manufacturing                            emp:      110  median: $  47,470

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (10 total) ---
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   98,380  median: $  51,440
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   44,150  median: $  47,020
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,280  median: $  49,020
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      930  median: $  55,840
  Educational Services                     emp:      330  median: $  40,450
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      230  median: $  37,100
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      200  median: $  49,330
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      200  median: $  35,500
  Utilities                                emp:      110  median: $  35,190
  Manufacturing                            emp:      110  median: $  47,470

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  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waste_collector
  QID: Q1391360
  Extract: A waste collector, also known as a garbage man, garbage collector, trashman, binman or dustman, is a person employed by a public or private enterprise to collect and dispose of municipal solid waste (refuse) and recyclables from residential, commercial, industrial or other collection sites for furth

  Title: Accessibility (similarity: 0.1111)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility
  QID: Q555097
  Extract: Accessibility is the design of products, devices, services, vehicles, or environments to be usable by disabled people. The concept of accessible design and practice of accessible developments ensures both "direct access" and "indirect access" meaning compatibility with a person's assistive technolog

  Title: Garbage truck (similarity: 0.1852)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_truck
  QID: Q20463
  Extract: A garbage truck is a truck specially designed to collect municipal solid waste and transport it to a solid waste treatment facility, such as a landfill, recycling center or transfer station. In Australia they are commonly called rubbish trucks, or garbage trucks, while in the United Kingdom bin lorr

  Title: Waste collection (similarity: 0.4211)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waste_collection
  QID: Q1324934
  Extract: Waste collection is a part of the process of waste management. It is the transfer of solid waste from the point of use and disposal to the point of treatment or landfill. Waste collection also includes the curbside collection of recyclable materials that technically are not waste, as part of a munic

  Title: Plastic recycling (similarity: 0.3103)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_recycling
  QID: Q1194111
  Extract: Plastic recycling is the processing of plastic waste into other products. Recycling can reduce dependence on landfills, conserve resources and protect the environment from plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling rates lag behind those of other recoverable materials, such as alumini

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Rich O*NET data with detailed task descriptions, strong wage and employment statistics from BLS, and clear educational pathways provide high confidence in this occupational profile.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T03:37:57.243727+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,634
tokens_output        : 4,445
cost_usd             : $0.048514
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, but 'Waste collector' provides relevant context about this occupation's role in municipal waste management systems. The semantic similarity of 0.464 indicates moderate alignment with the standardized role definition.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors operate trucks and equipment to collect and transport solid waste and recyclable materials from residential, commercial, and industrial locations to disposal or processing facilities. These workers combine physical labor with vehicle operation, requiring coordination to safely lift containers, operate hydraulic equipment, and navigate collection routes. The role is essential to municipal sanitation systems and environmental waste management infrastructure.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by inspecting trucks and equipment for safe operating conditions, checking fluid levels and mechanical systems before starting routes. They drive collection trucks through established residential streets, alleys, and business districts, stopping to collect refuse and recyclables from containers. At each stop, they operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to lift bins and dump contents into truck compartments, then activate compaction equipment to maximize load capacity. Throughout routes, they communicate with dispatchers about delays, equipment issues, or safety concerns, and maintain detailed records of any defective equipment. After completing collection routes, they transport materials to disposal sites or recycling facilities and clean truck bodies and equipment.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful collectors possess strong physical capabilities including static and trunk strength for lifting heavy containers and extent flexibility for maneuvering in tight spaces. They demonstrate high dependability and cautiousness, essential for maintaining safety protocols while operating heavy machinery in residential areas. Strong multilimb coordination and reaction time enable them to efficiently operate vehicle controls while monitoring surroundings for pedestrians, traffic, and obstacles. These workers are comfortable with routine, structured work environments and take pride in contributing to community cleanliness and environmental protection.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, with 81.5% of workers having this educational background according to employment distribution data. Entry-level workers receive on-the-job training in truck operation, safety procedures, and route management. A commercial driver's license (CDL) is typically required for operating collection vehicles, and some employers provide CDL training programs.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced collectors can advance to lead driver positions, route supervisors, or equipment maintenance roles within waste management companies. Some transition to related transportation roles such as heavy truck driving or construction equipment operation, leveraging their vehicle operation experience. Others may move into recycling coordination or hazardous materials handling with additional certification.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 147,240 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $49,690 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $33,590 to $75,900 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Illinois offering the highest wages at $75,050 compared to Puerto Rico at $21,840, reflecting a 3.44x ratio. Employment is concentrated in Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services (98,380 workers) and government sectors (44,150 workers). Demand remains stable due to consistent municipal waste generation, though automation in collection equipment may influence future employment patterns.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Core physical activities like dismounting trucks to collect garbage and operating hoisting equipment have moderate automation potential through robotic collection systems. However, the need for human judgment in navigating residential areas, handling irregular items, and communicating with residents provides employment stability in the near term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require high-level vehicle operation skills and mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance.
    data: Operating Vehicles (imp:4.3, lvl:4.9)
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:3.2, lvl:3.4)
    data: Transportation knowledge (imp:2.6, lvl:2.4)
  [task_similarity] Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations involve operating heavy equipment for material handling and require similar coordination abilities.
    data: Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.7, lvl:4.9)
    data: Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.4, lvl:3.0)
    data: Controlling Machines (imp:3.1, lvl:3.7)
  [knowledge_overlap] Recycling and Reclamation Workers (53-7062.04) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles work directly with recyclable materials and waste management systems within the same industry sector.
    data: Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services employment
    data: Material handling tasks
    data: Environmental protection focus
  [riasec_cluster] Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (47-4041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations share realistic work environments focused on physical labor and safety protocols.
    data: R:7.00 RIASEC score
    data: Public Safety knowledge (imp:2.5)
    data: Dependability work style (imp:2.2)
  [career_pathway] Recycling Coordinators (53-1042.01) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Refuse collectors can advance to coordination roles by leveraging field experience with waste management operations.
    data: Administration and Management knowledge (imp:2.1)
    data: Getting Information activity (imp:3.2)
    data: Same industry sector employment
  [task_similarity] Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (53-7061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve cleaning and maintaining vehicles as part of regular work duties.
    data: Clean trucks task
    data: Equipment Maintenance skill (imp:2.8)
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:3.2)
  [transferable_skill] Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (47-2073.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar equipment operation and maintenance skills transfer between these heavy machinery roles.
    data: Operation and Control skill (imp:3.0, lvl:2.9)
    data: Operations Monitoring (imp:3.0)
    data: Mechanical knowledge overlap

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['refuse collector', 'garbage collector', 'trash collector', 'waste collector', 'recycling collector', 'sanitation worker', 'garbage truck driver', 'refuse driver']
  exclude_keywords : ['hazardous waste', 'medical waste', 'industrial cleaning', 'street sweeper', 'landscaping']
  title_patterns   : ['*collector', '*driver', '*worker', 'garbage*', 'refuse*']
  common_variations: ['garbage man', 'garbage person', 'trash hauler', 'waste handler', 'sanitation engineer', 'collection driver', 'refuse worker', 'recycling driver']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'equipment', 'others', 'waste', 'materials', 'collection', 'principles', 'includes', 'management', 'vehicles', 'trucks', 'operate', 'truck', 'problems', 'control', 'objects', 'activities', 'ideas', 'procedures', 'resources']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01534  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  41  0.01497  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:27%  dwas:10%
others                     40  0.01461  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  dwas:2%  inference:2%
waste                      25  0.00913  wikipedia            wikipedia:68%  inference:28%  dwas:4%
materials                  19  0.00694  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  inference:16%  onet_tasks:11%
collection                 16  0.00584  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:12%
principles                 16  0.00584  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
includes                   13  0.00475  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
management                 13  0.00475  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:54%  inference:38%  wikipedia:8%
vehicles                   13  0.00475  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_dimensions:31%  wikipedia:23%
trucks                     12  0.00438  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:33%  wikipedia:17%
operate                    12  0.00438  inference            inference:33%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:25%
truck                      12  0.00438  wikipedia            wikipedia:58%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:8%
problems                   12  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:17%  dwas:8%
control                    12  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 11  0.00402  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:9%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00402  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                 10  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
resources                  10  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
techniques                 10  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
refuse                      9  0.00329  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:44%  wikipedia:33%  inference:22%
garbage                     9  0.00329  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:44%  wikipedia:44%  inference:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
moving                      9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  dwas:22%
production                  9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
physical                    9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
quickly                     9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
routes                      8  0.00292  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:50%
devices                     8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:12%  wikipedia:12%
recycling                   8  0.00292  wikipedia            wikipedia:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                    8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
design                      8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:25%
processing                  8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  wikipedia:25%  dwas:12%