Campus Recycling Routes Crew

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Recycling Collections Crew member to collect and sort recyclable, compostable and other materials from campus sites. The role involves driving a ¾ ton box van, maintaining equipment, setting up drop-off sites, and ensuring proper signage and records to prevent contamination.

The position is part of Facilities Management and requires after-hours response for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work well with other people, and be professional when working with customers.
• Reliability and the ability to use a computer.
• Ability to perform physical work, including ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and to push/pull loads exceeding 100 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Experience operating ¾ and 1-ton vehicles and ability to operate minor hydraulic equipment (lift gates, pallet jack, recycling/trash compactors).
• Mechanical proficiency and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Identify acceptable and non-acceptable materials for recycling and instruct personnel on how to recycle properly, reporting issues to supervisor.
• Review daily route and decide the order of route stops.
• Determine the need for special pickups of recyclables based on observations and verbal requests.
• Decide if material is recyclable, trash, or compostable, or should go to Disposal Services.
• Provide on call service for special pick-ups and deliveries; maintain route records.
• Assist in training new employees on route procedures and safety.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliability

Physical stamina

Job description

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Recycling Collections Crew member to collect and sort recyclable, compostable and other materials from campus sites. The role involves driving a ¾ ton box van, maintaining equipment, setting up drop-off sites, and ensuring proper signage and records to prevent contamination.

The position is part of Facilities Management and requires after-hours response for emergencies.