Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
Workers who drive collection trucks need a commercial driver's license (CDL). In some areas, where the workers alternate jobs, a CDL is required even of those who are generally loaders. A clean driving record is often a necessity. Refuse collectors may have to pass a civil service test in order to work for a city or town.
Other Requirements
Refuse collectors must generally be at least 18 years old and capable of lifting heavy items.
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