Will “Front Load Trash Truck Driver” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

93% Chance of Automation

“Front Load Trash Truck Driver” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #585 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

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Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”.

Dismount garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point.
Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.
Make special pickups of recyclable materials, such as food scraps, used oil, discarded computers, or other electronic items.
Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
Tag garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems, such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted.
Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
Sort items set out for recycling and throw materials into designated truck compartments.
Fill out defective equipment reports.
Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.
Check road or weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected.
Organize schedules for refuse collection.
Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse.
Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems.
Clean trucks or compactor bodies after routes have been completed.
Provide quotes for refuse collection contracts.