Description
Drive a heavy truck which is equipped for waste collection services in a safe manner, compliant with road legislation and waste management legislation.
Alternative labels
driving refuse lorry
driving waste collection vehicle
driving bin lorry
drive refuse lorry
drive recycling lorry
waste collection vehicle driving
drive bin lorry
driving recycling lorry
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Drive waste collection vehicle is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Refuse vehicle driver: 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.
Optional skill
Drive waste collection vehicle is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Occupational driving instructor: Occupational driving instructors teach occupational drivers how to operate their vehicles according to driving regulations. They teach their students theory and techniques on how to optimally drive and maintain their specific vehicle, observe and evaluate the students’ practice. They also focus on non-driving related subjects such as customer service (in case of person transportation drivers) and safety measure regulations.
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