Refuse Vehicle Driver Drivers & Mobile Plant Operators
SaveWhat Does a Refuse Vehicle Driver Do?
Refuse vehicle drivers drive the large vehicles used for refuse collection. They drive the vehicles from the homes and facilities where the refuse is collected by the refuse collectors on the lorry and transport the waste to the waste treatment and disposal facilities.
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Where Do I Start?
Waste Management
The methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal.
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Ready to go deeper? Pick up to 3 skills to focus on from the list below.
These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Refuse Vehicle Driver
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialWaste Management knowledge
The methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal.
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EssentialWaste And Scrap Products knowledge
The offered waste and scrap products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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EssentialTypes Of Waste Collection Vehicles knowledge
Different types of heavy trucks used for waste collection such as front loaders, rear loaders, and side loaders.
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EssentialWaste Transport Legislation knowledge
Regulations and legislation concerning the safe transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials, products, and appliances.
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EssentialUse Personal Protection Equipment skill
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
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EssentialAdhere To Transportation Work Schedule skill
Adhere to assigned work schedule as prepared by the transportation company.
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EssentialDrive Waste Collection Vehicle skill
Drive a heavy truck which is equipped for waste collection services in a safe manner, compliant with road legislation and waste management legislation.
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EssentialMaintain Waste Collection Records skill
Maintain records on waste collection routes, scheduling, and types and volume of waste collected.
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EssentialPark Vehicles In Depot skill
Park the vehicles used for professional activities in the designated area of vehicle storage after use, in a safe manner compliant with regulations.
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Optional Skills (5 of 14 displayed)
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OptionalHazardous Materials Transportation knowledge
Regulations and safety procedures which are involved in the transportation of hazardous materials and products, such as hazardous waste, chemicals, explosives, and flammable materials.
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OptionalHazardous Waste Storage knowledge
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.
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OptionalRoad Transport Legislation knowledge
Know road transport regulations at regional, national, and European level in matters of safety and environmental requirements.
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OptionalAssess Waste Type skill
Identify waste materials during collection and sorting operations which can either be recycled, disposed of, or otherwise treated, in order to assess the way in which they need to be …
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OptionalDispose Of Hazardous Waste skill
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
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OptionalDispose Of Non-hazardous Waste skill
Dispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures.
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OptionalOperate GPS Systems skill
Use GPS Systems.
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OptionalRead Maps skill
Read maps effectively.
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OptionalCollect Domestic Waste skill
Collect non-hazardous waste from residential areas and homes in order to remove it from the area and transport it to a waste treatment and disposal facility.
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OptionalCollect Industrial Waste skill
Collect non-hazardous or hazardous waste which is produced by industrial activities, such as paints, chemicals, industrial byproducts, and radioactive waste.
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OptionalEmpty Community Waste Collection Bins skill
Empty containers placed on public sites used for the disposal of non-hazardous waste and transport the waste to waste treatment and disposal facilities.
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OptionalEstablish Waste Collection Routes skill
Establish and outline the routes which would ensure efficient and fast waste collection in the designated area.
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OptionalMaintain Refuse Collection Equipment skill
Identify and repair minor damage to refuse collection equipment as well as perform routine maintenance tasks.
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OptionalMaintain Septic Tanks skill
Maintain effluent sewer systems which use septic tanks to collect sewage, and separate solid waste from it, from residential buildings or organisations. Perform routine maintenance tasks and cleaning duties, identify …
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