The main function of these professionals is to collect waste, rubbish and refuse of all kinds that are commonly produced in cities, towns and neighbourhoods.

The type of tasks performed by this professional are influenced by two elements: the impact of technological change on procedures and technical means and the demands for sustainable management of municipal solid waste. Thus, new machinery has been incorporated for waste collection (such as pneumatic container collection or selective collection). Likewise, the social and environmental demands for selective waste collection have added more value to the role of this professional, as different fractions (paper and cardboard, plastics and metals, etc.) now have to be collected. In this sense, new professional specialities have been created, such as the collection of special waste in fixed or mobile collection centres.

These professionals usually work in large companies holding concessions from the administration that provide waste collection services in one or more municipalities.

• Perform the necessary operations in the household collection service, facilitating the unloading inside the rear-loading collector of the containerisation elements. Also carry out the collection of waste without containment elements in compliance with the selective collection criteria.
• Carry out the necessary operations for the collection of bulky waste (furniture, household appliances, mattresses, sofas, electrical appliances, etc.), the washing of containerisation elements in rear loading and container movements.
• Collect waste fractions. Normally, with the widespread use of separate collection containers, collection in some cases is done mechanically from a conditioned lorry.
• Management of waste collection points. For special waste, but also domestic waste, the clean points are facilities with specific opening hours where citizens can go directly to take household appliances, oils, batteries or clothes, among any other products.
• Periodic collection of waste left in the street or deposited outside the containers.
• Know and comply with the Quality, Prevention and Environmental Management System, as well as those specific to their trade and place of work.

• Collection of the map of the route to be followed and the vehicle. Checking the general condition of the vehicle and the critical mechanisms for the performance of the service. In the case of incidents in the state of the vehicle or the material, make the relevant communication to the person in charge.
• Execution of the driving tasks in the home services awarded on the established route, in the commercial collection services and in the markets awarded and in the specific market's services.
• Execution of the tasks of driving the container washer service, ensuring the interior and exterior cleaning of the containerisation elements awarded on the established route.
• Unloading the contents of the collector when it is at maximum capacity and/or at the end of the journey at the assigned treatment facility.
• Coordination of the assigned work team for the fulfilment of the task.
• Keeping the vehicle cabin clean and ensuring refuelling.
• Filling in the daily service report, detailing any incidents that may be highlighted during the service and reporting any breakdowns and the condition of the vehicle.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Professional d'Instal·lació i Manteniment: Neteja en espais oberts i instal·lacions industrials (Nivell 1)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Serveis Socioculturals i a la comunitat: Neteja de superfícies i mobiliari en edificis i locals (Nivell 1)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família professional de Seguretat i Medi ambient: Gestió de residus urbans i industrials (Nivell 2)

Complementary training

People management: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 2

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

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• Work hours

  There are different working shifts, both day and night shifts. Traditionally, some tasks are carried out at night, such as the collection of certain fractions or the collection of old furniture and junk. The working day is usually 7 hours per day, around 35 hours per week.
  
  This professional must be willing to work weekends, holidays due to extraordinary needs of the service and in different shifts.
  
  

• Salary

  Between 1,000 and 1,200 euros net per month depending on the different professional categories.
  
  

• Other features

  It is an occupation where career progression is possible, in terms of professional development and qualification. In some cases, career advancement is linked to having the relevant driving licences.
  
  

• Professional category

  Specialist staff