Contrary to what you may have infered from my post, I meant no harm in calling the transfer station jobs, 'down & dirty' work, because that is what it is, and probably the people that work there would agree. Plus, it smells, too.
No doubt, along with the transfer station wages or salaries come the job benefits like health insurance. Am I jealous of the pay and benefits? Yes, I am!
As someone who is trying to make a living and pay my $8500./year, Meredith property taxes, by doing interiors painting and ceramic tile installations, I know some about 'down & dirty' work.
