Solid Waste and Recycling Worker

Summary

Collect and transport landfill, recycling, and compost materials from campus locations while assisting drivers with route completion, including loading, unloading, moving, staging, and servicing containers safely and efficiently, and supporting inventory-related tasks.Operate university vehicles, including box trucks, pickup trucks, and utility carts, to support collection, transport, and other assigned duties.Support safe vehicle operation and movement by ground guiding in tight areas, including loading docks, service drives, and high-pedestrian environments, while maintaining situational awareness.Clean, sweep, and maintain dumpsters, compactors, and waste corral areas to meet university cleanliness and safety standards. Report blocked access, waste contamination, and safety concerns to crew leader or supervisor.Follow all verbal and written instructions from crew leaders and supervisors related to collection routes, priorities, and safety protocols while supporting a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment and participate in required training.Use assigned electronic systems, tablets, smartphones, paper forms, or other tools to document completed work and report issues. Update and complete assigned electronic work orders as directed.Demonstrate professional conduct at all times, including respectful communication with students, staff, and visitors, and actively support teamwork with the Solid Waste and Recycling staff.Support university and athletic events, including football home games, and special assignments such as event cleanups, move-outs, bulk pickups, and inclement weather response. Work overtime, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or adjusted schedules as required.Perform additional tasks as assigned to support organizational goals and objectives.

Job Description

Collect and transport landfill, recycling, and compost materials from campus locations while assisting drivers with route completion, including loading, unloading, moving, staging, and servicing containers safely and efficiently, and supporting inventory-related tasks.Operate university vehicles, including box trucks, pickup trucks, and utility carts, to support collection, transport, and other assigned duties.Support safe vehicle operation and movement by ground guiding in tight areas, including loading docks, service drives, and high-pedestrian environments, while maintaining situational awareness.Clean, sweep, and maintain dumpsters, compactors, and waste corral areas to meet university cleanliness and safety standards. Report blocked access, waste contamination, and safety concerns to crew leader or supervisor.Follow all verbal and written instructions from crew leaders and supervisors related to collection routes, priorities, and safety protocols while supporting a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment and participate in required training.Use assigned electronic systems, tablets, smartphones, paper forms, or other tools to document completed work and report issues. Update and complete assigned electronic work orders as directed.Demonstrate professional conduct at all times, including respectful communication with students, staff, and visitors, and actively support teamwork with the Solid Waste and Recycling staff.Support university and athletic events, including football home games, and special assignments such as event cleanups, move-outs, bulk pickups, and inclement weather response. Work overtime, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or adjusted schedules as required.Perform additional tasks as assigned to support organizational goals and objectives.