ONET Occupations » 51-9199.01

Recycling and Reclamation Workers

Prepare and sort materials or products for recycling. Identify and remove hazardous substances. Dismantle components of products such as appliances.

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Parachute skills

  1. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  2. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  3. Pay attention to details - Data (3.74)
  4. Operate, drive - Things (3.63)
  5. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.54)
  6. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.52)
  7. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.52)
  8. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)


ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles

  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Manual Dexterity (3.75)
  2. Control Precision (3.62)
  3. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  4. Multilimb Coordination (3.50)
  5. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.11)
  2. Integrity (3.96)
  3. Self Control (3.82)
  4. Attention to Detail (3.74)
  5. Cooperation (3.71)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.67)
  7. Achievement/Effort (3.60)
  8. Independence (3.60)
  9. Initiative (3.59)
  10. Stress Tolerance (3.54)
  11. Concern for Others (3.52)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

  1. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.43)
  2. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.16)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (4.09)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.06)
  5. Getting Information (3.93)
  6. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.63)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.62)
  8. Performing General Physical Activities (3.60)
  9. Training and Teaching Others (3.54)
  10. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.52)
  1. There are currently no detailed activities.