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Trolley Collector

899922 · Very Heavy Next-day ready

Description

Collects supermarket-type trolleys from car parks and other areas, and returns them to their shop of origin by hand or trailer. May drive a small tractor to tow the trolleys.

Typical work tasks

  • Walks or drives about the site to locate trolleys; collects trolleys together; either hitches trolley to vehicle or pushes trolleys back to trolley bay; corrals trolleys into trolley bay and performs minor repairs on damaged trolleys or removes trolley for more difficult repairs; removes debris from trolleys and periodically cleans the trolley stock.

Typical work environment

  • Typically outdoors work but may also collect trolleys inside the shop. When outdoors will work in all weathers and will wear wet-weather clothing.
  • Often works in a carpark where cars are in operation.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Medium to very heavy physical work demand
  • Constantly stands and walks about the site seeking and collecting trolleys.
  • Manually stacks trolleys together and pushes them to the trolley bay. May hitch trolleys to a vehicle.
  • Stretching and/or twisting movements are likely to be required on an occasional basis.
  • Bending, squatting or crouching movements are not a significant component of the job.
  • Lifting is not a significant feature of the job but pulling or pushing is a frequent to constant requirement.
  • Repetitive arm movements may be necessary when collecting trolleys.
  • Driving may be required.
  • Use of hand tools to repair trolleys may be required.
  • Mental skills necessary include surveying and organisation skills.
Entry signal Reviewed

No formal entry barrier — can start without prior training. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier No formal entry barrier
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 5
Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Trolley collector; Nil requirements, start immediately.

Entry Requirements

  • Nil (ANZSCO Skill Level 5).

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.