# Tools & technology — solid waste operator

Source: O*NET 30.3 'Software Skills' for 53-7062.04.

| Software | Category | Hot technology |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes |
| Work scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |  |

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 27 ads, as of 2026-07-19)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Tools

- backhoe — **19 %**
- forklift — **19 %**

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