Campus Truck Driver - Recycling & Waste

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Truck Driver to perform recycling, organics, compost, and landfill collection across campus. You will operate rear loader and front loader trucks, load materials, and follow established safety procedures.

The role requires a Class B license, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and willingness to overtime, weekends, and holidays. You will maintain records, perform vehicle checks, and support campus sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill and experience driving a packer and/or front loader truck and/or large Class B commercial trucks safely and in tight, confined areas.
• Knowledge and skill to perform vehicle maintenance and safety inspections.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to move up to 75-100 lbs. routinely.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, clients, and the campus community.
• Requires ability to work outdoors in fluctuating and/or extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies, work overtime, weekends, events, and on holidays.
• DOT Clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Drive rear loader front loader trucks and load/unload materials from trucks.
• Operate loading, compacting and all other controls on trucks.
• Perform safety inspections and maintenance tasks on vehicles.
• Conduct daily truck safety inspections and follow health and safety guidelines.
• Keep accurate records such as service requests and work orders.

Skills

Packer truck driving

Class B license

Vehicle safety inspections

English proficiency

Overtime weekends

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Records/documentation

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Truck Driver to perform recycling, organics, compost, and landfill collection across campus. You will operate rear loader and front loader trucks, load materials, and follow established safety procedures.

The role requires a Class B license, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and willingness to overtime, weekends, and holidays. You will maintain records, perform vehicle checks, and support campus sustainability efforts.