In fact, jobs for heavy truck drivers are among the fifty fastest growing in the State. Greater awareness of our ecology and stepped-up activities to halt the rapid depletion of the Earth's resources have expanded the entire recycling industry. Efficient collection of recyclable household and commercial waste such as plastic and metal containers in major cities should spur some job growth. Advancement Promotional opportunities are limited. Garbage Collectors can promote to Garbage Collector Driver positions, and a limited number can advance to garbage-collection supervisor.
Some drivers move into related local trucking and dispatching operations.
Job seekers should apply directly to private garbage collection companies, cities, and counties for garbage collectors jobs. They should also contact the local California Employment Development Department. Other job titles used for this occupation are solid waste collector, trash collector, and refuse collector. For current job listings, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank . Click arrow at bottom left of image to begin.