scooping technician
n.— «On this run, the “scooping technicians,” as they call themselves, have netted a fair amount of dog poo. This niche job has been a successful venture for Mr. Roberts, who owns Doggie Biz Pet Waste Removal with his wife.» —“In search of…that kind of business” by Rainier Ehrhardt Augusta Chronicle (Georgia) Aug. 3, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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