Street
cleaners

Description

Workers in this unit group clean, sweep and remove refuse from public thoroughfares.

Tasks

sweeps pavements, gutters and roadways with hand broom or mechanical sweeper collects litter using hand tools transfers refuse into containers and empties public litter bins into containers.

Educational Requirements

No academic qualifications are required. On-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs in Cleaning: Highways and Land are available at Levels 1 and 2.