Refuse vehicle drivers drive the large vehicles used for refuse collection. They drive the vehicles from the homes and facilities where the refuse is collected by the refuse collectors on the lorry and transport the waste to the waste treatment and disposal facilities.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Driving and tending a heavy motor vehicle, such as a lorry with or without trailer or a dump-truck, to transport goods, liquids or heavy materials over short or long distances;
(b) Determining the most appropriate routes;
(c) Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered, to prevent loss and damage;
(d) Assisting with or carrying out loading or unloading operations, using various lifting or tipping devices;
(e) Carrying out minor maintenance to vehicles, and arranging major maintenance and repairs;
(f) Estimating weights to comply with load limitations, and ensuring the safe distribution of weights.