[Age of Reason]

Hard work never hurt anyone. But why work hard if the government gives you a check to sit on your ass?

Then why don't coal miners and garbage men work so hard when they can get a welfare check?

I guess being a coal miner or garbage man is not as hard a job as picking fruit.

[geopyg]

California Earnings

Refuse Collectors 2001 Wages

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Hourly wages range from
$12.09
to
$20.42

Average hourly wage
$16.04


Average annual wage
$33,372


Source: Occupational Employment Survey of Employers by EDD/LMID.
Hours

The majority of Refuse Collectors begin work at 3:00 a.m. There is often overtime which carries the workday into late afternoon or early evening. Overtime wages are usually time and one half, with holiday pay at double time. Some municipalities and private companies offer bonuses for safety and productivity.

Benefits

Common benefits are vacation and sick leave, retirement plans and medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Some Refuse Collectors get uniforms or uniform allowances.