Below we've compiled a list of the most critical recycling collections driver skills. We ranked the top skills for recycling collections drivers based on the percentage of resumes they appeared on. For example, 76.0% of recycling collections driver resumes contained cdl as a skill. Continue reading to find out what skills a recycling collections driver needs to be successful in the workplace. 

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Recycling collections driver skills summary. Below you'll find the most important recycling collections driver skills. We sorted the top recycling collections driver skills based on the percentage of recycling collections driver resumes they appeared on. For example, 76.0% of recycling collections driver resumes contained cdl as a skill. <ul> <li>The most common recycling collections driver <a class="alink" href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/hard-skills/">hard skill</a> is cdl. 76.0% of recycling collections drivers have this skill on their resume.</li> <li>The second <a href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/hard-skills/">most common hard skill</a> for a recycling collections driver is dot regulations appearing on 12.2% of resumes. The third most common recycling collections driver skill is hoisting on 11.9% of resumes.</li> <li>Three <a href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/soft-skills/">common recycling collections driver soft skills</a> are hand-eye coordination, customer-service skills and listening skills.</li> </ul> After you find the recycling collections driver skills you need, you can them to your resume using an <a href="https://www.zippia.com/resume-builder/">AI resume builder</a>.

The most important skills for a recycling collections driver resume and required skills for a recycling collections driver to have include:

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<ul><li>Performed pre/post trip inspections on trucks-Trained in a variety of different trucks and routes-Safely transfer trash and recycling to proper disposal sites</li><li>Followed all safety policies and procedures.</li><li>Operated a front load and rear load garbage truck *Highly efficient and go the extra mile to help co-workers and the company</li><li>Hold a Pennsylvania CDL class B with air brake and also a valid medical card</li></ul>

<ul><li>Operated: Front loader, side loader, and rear loaders.</li><li>Inspected and maintained company vehicle, and operated industrial cardboard processor.</li><li>Worked various routes, picking up trash from local residential homes.</li><li>Operated and dismounted garbage trucks Collected garbage and remounted trucks Maintained daily records of pick-ups</li></ul>

Recyclable Materials Collector

<ul><li>Run heavy equipment used for cutting coal and setup.</li><li>Pulled wireInstalled conduitMeasured and planned routesUsed machineryUsed power tools/hand tools</li><li>Operate Farm Equipment, Drive Farm Trucks (including semi trucks)</li><li>Assisted in running 6 to 2 inches cast iron pipe for sewer and drainage systems for the Jackson General Hospital</li><li>Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.</li></ul>

Helper

<ul><li>Operate a sanitation truck along established route.</li><li>Hold a Pennsylvania CDL class B with air brake and also a valid medical card</li><li>Drive and operate a front load garbage truck</li><li>Operated sanitation truck for the collection of debris.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Check road or weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected.</li><li>Pushed carts to the refuse truck emptying it and returning it to the curb.</li><li>Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.</li><li>Manage eleven ton garbage trucks and followed all Safety Standards while operating vehicles.</li><li>Hold a Pennsylvania CDL class B with air brake and also a valid medical card</li><li>Followed all safety policies and procedures.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Use power saws, power nailers, forklifts and hand tools.</li><li>Used heavy equipment machines, forklift, cherry picker (crane), Track hoes, back hoes.</li><li>Followed all safety rules imposed by OSHA</li></ul>

Carpenter

<ul><li>Acquired CDL while working to be eligible for driver position.</li><li>Roll off 
Recycle compactor 
Skid loader 
Forklift 
No out of state driving.</li><li>Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.</li><li>Operated a front load and rear load garbage truck *Highly efficient and go the extra mile to help co-workers and the company</li></ul>

<ul><li>Use various power tools to remove material for recycle.</li><li>Pick up trash and recycle in the city,plowed streets during winter months as well</li></ul>

<ul><li>Operated cash register Worked the drive through taking and fulfilling orders Grill cook Operated commercial kitchen equipment</li><li>Organized and Managed Food Preparation 
* Actively Inventoried and Stored Food Products 
* Unloaded Supply Freight 
* General Housekeeping and Maintenance</li><li>Resolved complaints promptly, professionally, and with positive attitude.</li><li>Trained employees 
 Cook 
 Clean 
 Prep 
 Sandwich assembly 
 Cashier 
 Worked Drive-Thru 
 Overnights</li></ul>

Cook/Server

<ul><li>Hold a Pennsylvania CDL class B with air brake and also a valid medical card</li><li>Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.</li><li>Pushed carts to the refuse truck emptying it and returning it to the curb.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Input information into a daily log.</li><li>Pick up trash and recycle in the city,plowed streets during winter months as well</li><li>Worked a variety of collection routes on a wide variety of schedules.</li><li>Manage eleven ton garbage trucks and followed all Safety Standards while operating vehicles.</li><li>Dismounted garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Performed quality assurance of meat products, trimming product to specification, prepared packaging and applied appropriate labeling</li><li>Sorted different cuts of meat and packed meat products.</li><li>Operated various driving equipment such as chipper and bucket truck to remove debris and trash from construction site.</li><li>Operated brush chipper, chain saw, dump truck and versilift equipment.</li></ul>

Tree Trimmer

<ul><li>Collected and returned all company property to facility such as money and laundry supplies.</li><li>Recycle: Processing Aluminum and paper products while also providing faculty moving services</li><li>Make special pickups of recyclable materials, such as food scraps, used oil, discarded computers, or other electronic items</li><li>Inspected and maintained company vehicle, and operated industrial cardboard processor.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Pick up trash and recycle in the city,plowed streets during winter months as well</li><li>Drive trucks to transport materials to specified destinations Inspect truck to ensure safe operating condition Operate equipment to compress refuse collected</li><li>Operated and dismounted garbage trucks Collected garbage and remounted trucks Maintained daily records of pick-ups</li><li>Service and maintain 2004 Peterbilt truck equipped with Leach/Witke front loader.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Use of handheld scanner and RF computer system.</li><li>Order selector, equipment operator(high reach, cherry picker, turret, electric pallet jack</li><li>Use of RF Scanner Along With Load and Unload.</li><li>Clamp operator 
Putting away product to proper locations</li><li>Load and unload trucks using Forklift</li></ul>

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