Household Garbage Collection Truck Driver
かていごみしゅうしゅうしゃうんてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Household garbage collection truck drivers drive large collection trucks along designated routes, transporting garbage discharged from households to collection points or processing facilities. They collaborate with crew members to perform safe and efficient collection.
Description
Household garbage collection truck drivers drive predetermined routes daily to collect combustible, non-combustible, and recyclable garbage from households from collection containers. They operate the collection truck and loading/unloading devices, safely transporting it to collection points or intermediate processing facilities. They work efficiently with crew members while strictly adhering to traffic rules and safety management. Flexible responses to weather and road conditions, as well as vehicle inspections and simple maintenance, are also included in the duties.
Future Outlook
Amid an aging population and driver shortages, stable demand is expected. With advancements in waste processing efficiency and recycling promotion, there may be demands for environmental knowledge and ICT device utilization in addition to vehicle driving.
Personality Traits
Cautious and Responsible / Cooperative / Good at Time Management / Physically Fit
Work Style
Designated Route Driving / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
New Driver → Veteran Driver → Crew Leader/Team Leader → Collection Operations Manager → Waste Processing Facility Staff
Required Skills
Collection Vehicle Operation / Large Vehicle Driving Skills / Safe Driving
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Dealing with Local Residents) / Puncture Repair / Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly respond to changes in weather or road conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to prevent misses or road obstacles. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Sustained physical stamina is required for long hours of driving and loading/unloading work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Collaborate with collectors to advance work safely and efficiently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Routes are fixed, so advanced analysis is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is routine, with emphasis on procedure compliance rather than novelty. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple quantity checks are needed; advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Large Vehicle Driving License
Aliases
- Garbage Collection Truck Driver
- Household Garbage Driver
- Waste Collection Driver
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