O*NET-SOC 53-1042.01
Recycling Coordinators
Supervise curbside and drop-off recycling programs for municipal governments or private firms.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Oversee recycling pick-up or drop-off programs to ensure compliance with community ordinances.Core17888
- Assign truck drivers or recycling technicians to routes.Supplemental17890
- Maintain logs of recycling materials received or shipped to processing companies.Core17907
- Create or manage recycling operations budgets.Supplemental17893
- Prepare bills of lading, statements of shipping records, or customer receipts related to recycling or hazardous material services.Supplemental17908
- Supervise recycling technicians, community service workers, or other recycling operations employees or volunteers.Core17889
- Inspect physical condition of recycling or hazardous waste facility for compliance with safety, quality, and service standards.Supplemental17906
- Negotiate contracts with waste management or other firms.Supplemental17899
- Coordinate shipments of recycling materials with shipping brokers or processing companies.Supplemental17892
- Operate recycling processing equipment, such as sorters, balers, crushers, and granulators to sort and process materials.Supplemental17901
- Review customer requests for service to determine service needs and deploy appropriate resources to provide service.Core17910
- Operate fork lifts, skid loaders, or trucks to move or store recyclable materials.Supplemental17900
- Schedule movement of recycling materials into and out of storage areas.Supplemental17904
- Provide training to recycling technicians or community service workers on topics such as safety, solid waste processing, or general recycling operations.Core17909
- Oversee campaigns to promote recycling or waste reduction programs in communities or private companies.Supplemental17902
- Coordinate recycling collection schedules to optimize service and efficiency.Supplemental17891
- Develop community or corporate recycling plans and goals to minimize waste and conform to resource constraints.Supplemental17895
- Prepare grant applications to fund recycling programs or program enhancements.Supplemental17903
- Identify or investigate new opportunities for materials to be collected and recycled.Core17905
- Investigate violations of solid waste or recycling ordinances.Supplemental17897
- Implement grant-funded projects, monitoring and reporting progress in accordance with sponsoring agency requirements.Supplemental17896
- Make presentations to educate the public on how to recycle or on the environmental advantages of recycling.Supplemental17898
- Design community solid and hazardous waste management programs.Supplemental17894
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 11 examples in 9 categories, 7 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Operational databases
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- SAP softwareHot Technology
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Calendar and scheduling software
- Work scheduling software
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Review customer information.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Investigate crimes committed within organizations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, or service standards.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Thinking Creatively
Develop program goals or plans.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Scheduling Work and Activities
Schedule operational activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Plan implementation or promotion of recycling programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Plan work operations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Controlling Machines and Processes
Operate packing or other material processing equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Documenting/Recording Information
Record details of deliveries or shipments.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Training and Teaching Others
Train transportation or material moving personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Direct passenger or freight transport activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Direct material handling or moving activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.