Average salary
National Statistic
Change Location
$0 - $25,000
SANITATION ENGINEER/GARBAGE MAN, IN-DEPTH: The Hours Are Great
About this video
Joseph continues sharing his story about being a sanitation engineer.
He talks about what he likes most about his job and he shares what he finds most challenging. He also talks about why he chose to get into this field and he talks about work-life balance.
Job Title: Sanitation Engineer/Garbage Man
Job Summary: Hand Laborers and Material Movers
Job Description
Hand laborers and material movers transport objects without using machines. Some workers move freight, stock, or other materials around storage facilities; others clean vehicles; some pick up unwanted household goods; and still others pack materials for moving.
On-the-Job Training
no
Quick Facts
Projected Job Growth
-10 to 50 percent
Typical schedule
Part-time, Full-time, Long hours
Typical workplace
Outdoor, Indoor, Physically demanding
Personal Qualities
Strength/staminaEducational Path
Education Requirement
High school degree
Recommended Education Degree
High school degree
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