Recycling Technician

Salary Range for Recycling Technician in Waste Collection

$25,000 - $45,000 per year

Sample Job Description for Recycling Technician in Waste Collection Industry

Job Description:

As A Recycling Technician In The Waste Collection Industry, Your Primary Objective Is To Ensure The Efficient And Effective Processing Of Recyclable Materials. You Will Be Responsible For Operating And Maintaining Various Recycling Equipment, Such As Shredders, Balers, And Sorters. Your Role Will Involve Sorting Recyclables, Removing Contaminants, Maintaining Recycling Machinery, And Monitoring The Recycling Process To Ensure Compliance With Safety And Environmental Regulations.

Job Requirements:

1. High School Diploma Or Equivalent 2. Knowledge Of Recycling Processes And Equipment 3. Physical Stamina To Handle Heavy Machinery And Materials 4. Attention To Detail And Ability To Identify And Remove Contaminants 5. Basic Mechanical Skills For Equipment Maintenance 6. Familiarity With Safety Protocols And Procedures 7. Ability To Work Independently Or As Part Of A Team 8. Good Communication And Interpersonal Skills 9. Basic Computer Skills For Data Entry And Reporting 10. Willingness To Work In Varying Weather Conditions

Job Responsibilities:

1. Sort And Separate Recyclable Materials By Type 2. Remove Contaminants From Recyclables 3. Operate Recycling Equipment, Such As Balers, Shredders, And Conveyors 4. Monitor Machinery And Perform Basic Maintenance Tasks 5. Ensure Compliance With Safety And Environmental Regulations 6. Maintain Clean And Organized Work Areas 7. Assist In Loading And Unloading Recyclable Materials 8. Record And Report Production Data And Quality Control Information 9. Collaborate With Team Members To Optimize Recycling Operations 10. Continuously Seek Opportunities For Process Improvement And Cost Reduction

Top 10 Employers for Recycling Technician in Waste Collection:

1. Waste Management Inc. - Houston, Texas, USA - www.wm.com 2. Republic Services Inc. - Phoenix, Arizona, USA - www.republicservices.com 3. Suez - Paris, France - www.suez.com 4. Veolia - Paris, France - www.veolia.com 5. Clean Harbors Inc. - Norwell, Massachusetts, USA - www.cleanharbors.com 6. Covanta - Morristown, New Jersey, USA - www.covanta.com 7. Biffa - High Wycombe, United Kingdom - www.biffa.co.uk 8. FCC Environment - Madrid, Spain - www.fccenvironment.co.uk 9. Waste Connections Inc. - The Woodlands, Texas, USA - www.wasteconnections.com 10. Advanced Disposal Services Inc. - Ponte Vedra, Florida, USA - www.advanceddisposal.com

Career Path for Recycling Technician in Waste Collection:

1. Entry-level position: Recycling Technician - 0-2 years 2. Intermediate position: Senior Recycling Technician - 2-5 years 3. Advanced position: Recycling Supervisor/Team Leader - 5-8 years 4. Managerial position: Recycling Operations Manager - 8+ years

Top 5 Countries by Recycling Technician in Waste Collection:

1. United States 2. Germany 3. United Kingdom 4. France 5. Canada

Top 5 Countries with Established Waste Collection:

1. United States 2. Germany 3. United Kingdom 4. France 5. Canada