Operatives
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
O*NET 53-7061.00
Top Skills
Job Description
Automation Risk
This role has a moderate automation risk due to the presence of routine tasks such as cleaning, machinery operation, and scheduling, which can be partially or fully automated by existing technologies. However, significant human involvement is required for customer assistance, compliance monitoring, and adapting to varied situations, limiting full automation. AI tools can augment reporting and compliance, but physical presence and judgment remain essential.
Task analysis
- Assist customers at the Civic Amenity Site with waste disposal and answer queries.
- Ensure only domestic waste is accepted and enforce site rules.
- Operate site plant and machinery to process and move waste.
- Keep the site clean and tidy, including sweeping, litter picking, and cleaning facilities.
- Monitor compliance with the site licence and working plan.
- Participate in rotating work patterns to ensure site coverage 360 days per year.
- Report incidents, hazards, or breaches of procedure to supervisors.
- Undertake training and development to operate new equipment safely.
Occupational Classification
UK Salary Benchmark
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings
Key Skills
Knowledge Areas
O*NET Competency Skills
Alternative Career Paths
Oversees operations and staff at a waste facility, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Performs cleaning, basic repairs, and upkeep of buildings and grounds.
Sorts and processes recyclable materials at a recycling center or transfer station.
Maintains outdoor areas, including landscaping, litter removal, and basic site upkeep.
Also Consider
🔥 Hot Technologies
In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)
Work Activities
General work activities from O*NET
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Getting Information
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Training and Teaching Others
- Processing Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Developing and Building Teams
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Anthropic Economic Index
Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗
Observed Claude Usage
0%
of conversations
Classic Auto. Risk
37%
Frey & Osborne
Job Zone
2/5
Some prep
O*NET Median Salary
£19k
US ref. $25k · fx 0.79
Occupational family: Transportation and Material Moving
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