Campus Recycling & Waste Driver CDL A/B

Harvard University Central Administration; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University Central Administration's Facilities Maintenance Operations seeks a Recycling and Waste Pickup Driver to safely collect and transport recycling, compost, solid waste, universal waste, and surplus furniture across campus.

You will operate commercial vehicles (rear-load, box trucks), service dumpsters, load and secure cargo, perform daily inspections, and report safety or maintenance issues in accordance with university procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• CDL Class A or Class B license required.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that meets University driving standards.
• Must maintain a current and valid DOT medical card in accordance with applicable commercial driving requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating commercial vehicles such as waste collection trucks, box trucks, delivery trucks, or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles in a safe and efficient manner, including rear-load trucks, roll-off trucks, box trucks, and other assigned vehicles.
• Collect and transport recycling, compost, solid waste, and other designated material streams from campus buildings, loading docks, outdoor collection areas, and other service locations.
• Perform campus pickups of universal waste, including lamps, batteries, and electronic waste, and transport materials to designated storage or disposal locations in accordance with departmental procedures and environmental regulations.
• Perform pickups and transportation of surplus furniture and other reusable or surplus materials from campus departments and buildings using a box truck or other assigned vehicle.
• Service dumpsters, compactors, toters, and other waste and recycling containers according to established routes and schedules.
• Load, unload, move, and secure furniture, equipment, containers, pallets, and other materials safely by hand or with material handling equipment.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and complete all required inspection reports and documentation.
• Monitor vehicle and equipment performance and promptly report mechanical issues, damage, safety concerns, or needed repairs.
• Ensure all loads are properly secured and transported in compliance with local, state, federal, and University requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of collection areas by picking up loose debris and ensuring containers are returned to their proper locations after service.
• Identify contamination issues in recycling and compost streams and report recurring problems to supervisors.
• Handle universal waste materials in accordance with departmental procedures, environmental health and safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Communicate professionally with building occupants, campus departments, dispatch, and supervisors regarding service requests, access issues, scheduling, and special pickups.
• Assist with route adjustments, special pickups, move-out support, event waste collection, and weather-related operational changes as needed.
• Follow all Department of Transportation, OSHA, environmental, University, and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Operate hydraulic systems, liftgates, compactors, cart tippers, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other related equipment safely and properly.
• Maintain accurate records of daily work performed, pickups completed, inspections, and service-related issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A/B license

DOT medical card

2+ years driving experience

Safe driving

Load security

Recycling/waste handling

Route adherence

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard University Central Administration's Facilities Maintenance Operations seeks a Recycling and Waste Pickup Driver to safely collect and transport recycling, compost, solid waste, universal waste, and surplus furniture across campus.

You will operate commercial vehicles (rear-load, box trucks), service dumpsters, load and secure cargo, perform daily inspections, and report safety or maintenance issues in accordance with university procedures.