Non-combustible Waste Collector
ふねんぶつしゅうしゅうさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves collecting non-combustible waste along routes using municipal or private contractors, loading it onto collection vehicles, and transporting it.
Description
Non-combustible waste collectors are responsible for collecting non-combustible waste (such as glass, metal, and plastic products) discharged from households and businesses using collection vehicles. They patrol designated collection routes, load manually collected non-combustible waste onto vehicles while considering noise reduction and safety, and transport it to processing facilities or transfer stations in coordination with waste management operations. Work occurs early in the morning or in bad weather, requiring high physical strength, teamwork, and knowledge of environmental sanitation.
Future Outlook
While labor shortages are a concern due to aging population and declining birthrates, the importance of waste management is increasing, and automation technologies and IoT are expected to be introduced for efficiency.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Collection worker (assistant) → Non-combustible waste collector → Group leader → Site manager → Waste processing facility management
Required Skills
Garbage loading / Large vehicle driving / Safety and health management / Waste management
Recommended Skills
Forklift operation skills / Hazardous materials handler (Class B) / Slinging skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to prevent mixing of hazardous materials or recyclable resources. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is needed for long hours of outdoor work and loading/unloading heavy garbage bags. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Required to cooperate with multiple people for safe and efficient collection work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Much of the work is routine, so analytical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is centered on routine tasks, so creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Calculation tasks rarely occur. |
Related Qualifications
- Large vehicle driver's license
Aliases
- Non-combustible garbage collection worker
- Waste collection worker (non-combustible)
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