Solid Waste & Recycling Collections CDL Driver

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  Medical, Dental, and Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
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  Tuitionand Academic Assistance
  
• And so much more!

• Safely operate front-end loading collection trucks and container carrier vehicles to service campus dumpsters.
• Complete assigned collection routes, servicing an average of 50 locations per day.
• Transport collected materials to designated disposal, recycling, or compost facilities.
• Adapt to unplanned service needs, route changes, and emergency operations.
• Conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete required documentation.
• Utilize onboard technologies such as electronic routing systems, vehicle scales, and cameras.
• Identify and report safety concerns, service issues, equipment damage, or incidents.
• Operate vehicles safely in high-traffic and confined campus environments.
• Perform basic vehicle and equipment maintenance, including greasing components, checking fluids, and replacing lights or filters.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Support snow and ice removal operations, including plowing and brine application, as needed.
• Work rotating schedules, early morning shifts, holidays, weekends, overtime, and emergency call-outs as required.
• Possess technical knowledge of collection equipment such as front-end loaders, container carriers, rear loaders, dumpsters and compactors. May operate other equipment such as forklifts, backhoes and snow removal equipment as needed.
• Lift and transport materials weighing up to 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations and perform a wide range of physically demanding tasks in diverse outdoor environments, ensuring safe handling practices and maintaining productivity in varying weather and terrain conditions.
  
  

• The ability to operate snow plows, apply brine solution to streets, and use other snow removal equipment as necessary. Perform mandatory role duties as assigned
• Must be available for emergency situations that may require working odd shifts or split shifts.
• All of the above activities may require overtime work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.

• Experience operating commercial collection vehicles or heavy equipment in a safety-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, safe driving practices, and vehicle inspection procedures.
• Ability to perform basic equipment and vehicle maintenance and identify mechanical issues.
• Strong time management, reliability, and ability to work independently while adapting to changing routes or priorities.
• Effective communication skills and commitment to teamwork, customer service, and campus safety.

• Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B and must be maintained.
• Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment

• Collection schedules are Monday - Saturday 3:00 am-11:00 a.m. during the academic year and Monday - Friday 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. during the summer and holiday periods. Assigned work days/schedules rotate every six to eight weeks. Drivers typically work between 40 and 48 hours per week depending on staffing.
• This position earns Overtime Pay (time and a half for hours above 40/week), Holiday Pay as well as Shift Premium Pay (an additional 10% of hourly rate when hours worked between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. exceed half of total daily hours).
• Position receives University benefits package.
• Please include all relevant employment history on your application. Any employment history you mention in the supplemental questions or resume, MUST be listed in your employment history on your application.
• Previous applicants may reapply.