About the role
Environmental workers, also known as sanitation workers, are responsible for the collection and management of waste and recyclable materials. They contribute to keeping cities and communities clean and play an important role in environmental protection. Educationally, they may have undergone vocational training in waste management or similar fields.Responsibilities
Environmental workers collect garbage, recyclable materials, and hazardous waste from households and businesses. They drive and maintain garbage trucks and other vehicles used for waste management. Their work also includes sorting recyclable materials and ensuring that waste is treated in a safe and efficient manner.Skills and tools
Environmental workers must have good physical fitness and be able to handle heavy lifting. They use tools such as garbage trucks, recycling bins, and personal protective equipment. Knowledge of waste sorting and local environmental regulations is also important for the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are avfallshantering, miljöfrågor and klottersanering.