Campus Recycling Route Specialist

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work-life balance resources

Professional development

Inclusive Bobcat community

Retirement options

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, seeks a Recycling/Waste Management Worker II to maintain the campus recycling program. The role runs daily routes, collects recyclables campuswide, and processes materials, including emergency pickups.

The position trains student and temporary staff, tracks labor hours, maintains equipment, and ensures training compliance. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with open until filled status.

Qualifications

• Prior experience navigating assigned routes and managing multiple pick-up locations.
• Read, interpret and understand work orders.
• Lift 40 pounds alone and 80 pounds with help.

Responsibilities

• Run recycling routes.
• Pick up recyclable material on campus including emergency pickups.
• Processing of recyclable material collected on campus.
• Work special events; train student/temporary employees on recycling routes and use of equipment.
• Track labor log hours for self and crew.
• Ensure attendance of all required University training.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles used daily.
• Support recycling and waste management coordinator in operations.

Skills

Routes navigation & pickup locations

Read work orders

Lifting up to 40 lbs / with help 80

Tools

Compactors

Forklifts

Job description

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, seeks a Recycling/Waste Management Worker II to maintain the campus recycling program. The role runs daily routes, collects recyclables campuswide, and processes materials, including emergency pickups.

The position trains student and temporary staff, tracks labor hours, maintains equipment, and ensures training compliance. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with open until filled status.