Recycling or Waste Collector
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 5
- Major group
- Labourers
Classification
- Major group
- 8Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 89Other Labourers
- Minor group
- 899Miscellaneous Labourers
- Unit group
- 8999Other Miscellaneous Labourers
Description
Collects household, commercial and industrial waste for recycling or disposal.
Alternative titles
- Waste Removalist
Unit group
8999 · Other Miscellaneous LabourersDescription
This unit group covers Labourers not elsewhere classified. It includes Car Park Attendants, Crossing Supervisors, Electrical and Telecommunications Trades Assistants, Leaflet and Newspaper Deliverers, Recycling and Waste Collectors, Sign Installers, Swimming Pool and Spa Technicians, Trolley Collectors and Vending Machine Attendants.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 5
Australia
4; 5
Tasks
Tasks include
- Collects waste and recycling bins and containers from residential, commercial and industrial areas
- Positions bins for collection and manually empties bins into waste collection trucks
- Communicates with supervisors and team members to coordinate waste collection
- Assists in transporting waste and recyclable materials to waste transfer stations, landfill sites and materials recovery facilities
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/8/89/899/8999
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.