53-1042.01Apprenticeship

Recycling Coordinators

Supervise curbside and drop-off recycling programs for municipal governments or private firms.

Career Cluster:Supply Chain & Transportation
Job Family:Transportation and Material Moving
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
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Key Tasks

  • Oversee recycling pick-up or drop-off programs to ensure compliance with community ordinances.
  • Assign truck drivers or recycling technicians to routes.
  • Create or manage recycling operations budgets.
  • Maintain logs of recycling materials received or shipped to processing companies.
  • Prepare bills of lading, statements of shipping records, or customer receipts related to recycling or hazardous material services.
  • Supervise recycling technicians, community service workers, or other recycling operations employees or volunteers.
  • Inspect physical condition of recycling or hazardous waste facility for compliance with safety, quality, and service standards.
  • Negotiate contracts with waste management or other firms.
  • Operate recycling processing equipment, such as sorters, balers, crushers, and granulators to sort and process materials.
  • Review customer requests for service to determine service needs and deploy appropriate resources to provide service.
  • Coordinate shipments of recycling materials with shipping brokers or processing companies.
  • Operate fork lifts, skid loaders, or trucks to move or store recyclable materials.
  • Provide training to recycling technicians or community service workers on topics such as safety, solid waste processing, or general recycling operations.
  • Oversee campaigns to promote recycling or waste reduction programs in communities or private companies.
  • Schedule movement of recycling materials into and out of storage areas.
  • Coordinate recycling collection schedules to optimize service and efficiency.
  • Develop community or corporate recycling plans and goals to minimize waste and conform to resource constraints.
  • Prepare grant applications to fund recycling programs or program enhancements.
  • Identify or investigate new opportunities for materials to be collected and recycled.
  • Investigate violations of solid waste or recycling ordinances.
  • Implement grant-funded projects, monitoring and reporting progress in accordance with sponsoring agency requirements.
  • Make presentations to educate the public on how to recycle or on the environmental advantages of recycling.
  • Design community solid and hazardous waste management programs.

Skills

Speaking
72%
Management of Personnel Resources
69%
Time Management
66%
Active Listening
66%
Coordination
66%
Critical Thinking
66%
Reading Comprehension
63%
Monitoring
63%
Judgment and Decision Making
60%
Social Perceptiveness
56%
Persuasion
53%
Active Learning
53%
Writing
53%
Service Orientation
50%
Complex Problem Solving
50%
Learning Strategies
50%
Instructing
47%
Systems Analysis
47%
Systems Evaluation
47%
Negotiation
41%
Mathematics
38%
Operations Monitoring
35%
Management of Material Resources
31%
Operation and Control
31%
Management of Financial Resources
31%
Quality Control Analysis
31%
Troubleshooting
19%
Technology Design
19%
Operations Analysis
13%
Programming
10%
Science
6%
Equipment Selection
6%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
79%
Administration and Management
74%
Administrative
69%
Education and Training
67%
Production and Processing
65%
Mathematics
64%
English Language
63%
Public Safety and Security
61%
Personnel and Human Resources
58%
Computers and Electronics
58%
Transportation
54%
Law and Government
47%
Economics and Accounting
45%
Mechanical
40%
Sales and Marketing
39%
Psychology
33%
Engineering and Technology
33%
Communications and Media
30%
Building and Construction
29%
Telecommunications
26%
Sociology and Anthropology
21%
Foreign Language
21%
Geography
19%
Design
15%
Chemistry
15%
Biology
13%
Therapy and Counseling
11%
Physics
11%
History and Archeology
8%
Medicine and Dentistry
8%
Food Production
6%
Philosophy and Theology
4%
Fine Arts
3%

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Abilities

Oral Expression
72%
Oral Comprehension
72%
Speech Recognition
69%
Speech Clarity
69%
Deductive Reasoning
66%
Information Ordering
63%
Problem Sensitivity
60%
Near Vision
60%
Inductive Reasoning
60%
Written Comprehension
60%
Category Flexibility
56%
Written Expression
53%
Selective Attention
53%
Fluency of Ideas
47%
Number Facility
44%
Mathematical Reasoning
44%
Flexibility of Closure
44%
Far Vision
41%
Finger Dexterity
41%
Originality
41%
Depth Perception
38%
Time Sharing
38%
Perceptual Speed
38%
Auditory Attention
35%
Multilimb Coordination
35%
Control Precision
35%
Memorization
31%
Visualization
31%
Trunk Strength
31%
Speed of Closure
31%
Manual Dexterity
31%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
28%
Static Strength
28%
Visual Color Discrimination
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Reaction Time
25%
Response Orientation
25%
Spatial Orientation
22%
Rate Control
22%
Night Vision
19%
Peripheral Vision
19%
Speed of Limb Movement
19%
Glare Sensitivity
19%
Wrist-Finger Speed
19%
Sound Localization
16%
Stamina
3%
Gross Body Coordination
3%
Extent Flexibility
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Dynamic Strength
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%

Work Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
92%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
91%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
89%
Scheduling Work and Activities
89%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
88%
Working with Computers
85%
Documenting/Recording Information
83%
Processing Information
80%
Getting Information
80%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
79%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
78%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
78%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
76%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
76%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
75%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
75%
Selling or Influencing Others
74%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
74%
Developing and Building Teams
71%
Analyzing Data or Information
70%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
70%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
70%
Coaching and Developing Others
69%
Training and Teaching Others
69%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
67%
Thinking Creatively
67%
Performing Administrative Activities
65%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
61%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
61%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
56%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
54%
Staffing Organizational Units
54%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
53%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
50%
Handling and Moving Objects
49%
Assisting and Caring for Others
49%
Controlling Machines and Processes
39%
Performing General Physical Activities
35%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
26%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
22%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
18%

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

97%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

96%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

95%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

93%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

92%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

90%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

88%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

85%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

85%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

83%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

81%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

78%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

78%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

77%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

76%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

75%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

72%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

71%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

69%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

67%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

65%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

63%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

63%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

61%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

61%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

60%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

60%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

56%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

56%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

55%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

52%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

51%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

51%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

49%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

44%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

41%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

38%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

37%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

35%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

35%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

32%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

32%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

32%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

31%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

27%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

27%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

27%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

23%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

16%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

16%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

15%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

14%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

11%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

11%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

7%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

5%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

47%

Bachelor's degree

30%

Associate's degree

23%

Interests

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

63

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

60

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

50

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

40

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

21

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

0

Work Values

Achievement
78%
Independence
72%
Recognition
72%
Relationships
72%
Working Conditions
58%
Support
45%

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