Garbage truck driver NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for garbage truck driver.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for garbage truck driver is 74205 (Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
74205
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 74205 covers
Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers operate vehicles and equipment to maintain streets, highways and sewer systems and operate trucks to collect garbage and recyclable materials. This unit group also includes workers who clear vegetation close to power lines. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal public works departments, private contractors under contract with government public works departments and private companies involved in the collection of refuse and recyclable materials.
| Unit group | 74205 — Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Operate garbage trucks to remove garbage and other refuse and dump loads at designated sites
- Operate street cleaning equipment such as street sweepers or other vehicles equipped with rotating brushes to remove sand, litter and trash
- Operate snowplows or trucks fitted with plow blades to remove snow from streets, highways, parking lots and similar areas
- Operate sewer maintenance equipment such as rodders and sewer jet cleaners to maintain and repair sewer systems
- Operate trucks equipped with apparatuses for spreading sand, salt or abrasives on roadways
- Operate chainsaws and other clearing equipment to fell trees and cut back vegetation close to power lines
To use NOC 74205 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 74205 →
Other job titles under NOC 74205
- Municipal maintenance equipment operator
- Salt truck operator
- Sand spreader operator
- Street flusher operator
- Public works maintenance equipment operator
- Sewer-flushing truck operator - public works
- Snow removal equipment operator - public works
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 74205, one of these may fit better:
- Airport limousine driver — NOC 75200 (Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs, TEER 5)
- Boom truck crane operator — NOC 72500 (Crane operators, TEER 2)
- Bulk goods truck driver — NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers, TEER 3)
- Bus driver — NOC 73301 (Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators, TEER 3)
- Calèche driver — NOC 64320 (Tour and travel guides, TEER 4)
- Canteen driver — NOC 75201 (Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors, TEER 5)
- Courier service driver — NOC 74102 (Couriers and messengers, TEER 4)
- Delivery driver — NOC 75201 (Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors, TEER 5)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for garbage truck driver?+
In NOC 2021, "garbage truck driver" is an example title in unit group 74205 — Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is garbage truck driver eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 74205 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does garbage truck driver get extra CRS points?+
NOC 74205 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a garbage truck driver get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 74205 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says garbage truck driver but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 74205. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.