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Tasks & work activities — sorter labourer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 53-7081.00 (Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors).

Task statements

  • [Core] Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.
  • [Core] Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
  • [Core] Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.
  • [Core] Fill out defective equipment reports.
  • [Core] Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
  • [Core] Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse.
  • [Core] Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
  • [Core] Dismount garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point.
  • [Core] Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems.
  • [Core] Check road or weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected.
  • [Core] Clean trucks or compactor bodies after routes have been completed.
  • [Supplemental] Make special pickups of recyclable materials, such as food scraps, used oil, discarded computers, or other electronic items.
  • [Supplemental] Tag garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems, such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted.
  • [Supplemental] Organize schedules for refuse collection.

Detailed work activities

  • Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
  • Climb ladders or vehicles to perform duties.
  • Dispose of trash or waste materials.
  • Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
  • Gather information about work conditions or locations.
  • Inspect motor vehicles.
  • Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
  • Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
  • Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Operate packing or other material processing equipment.
  • Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
  • Prepare accident or incident reports.
  • Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
  • Schedule operational activities.