Education / experience

A combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities, including certification and work experience with operating commercial trucks / vehicles.

Job Summary Reporting to the Recycling Coordinator, the Commercial Vehicle Operator supports the University’s waste operations.

Duties and responsibilities include

• Monitor waste streams and compactors.
• Perform minor maintenance on the truck and keep the truck, hoist, roll-off equipment, dumpsters, and compactors clean.
• Maintain records associated with truck and weight tickets.
• Serve as backup for campus trash & recycling routes.
• Assist with deliveries, event shuttles, and other commercial vehicle operations.
• Assist with snow removal operations; and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Ability to follow GPS and / or written directions. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and lift up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting / and or carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work weekends, evenings, and to respond to an emergency within 30 minutes. Mechanical skills to include basic maintenance techniques and understanding of hydraulic systems.

Additional Considerations Demonstrated experience in operating commercial trucks / vehicles.

Last updated : 2024-06-19