Campus Waste & Recycling Driver (CDL-B)

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a full-time Waste Collector - Grade 7 to join our facilities team. The role involves operating refuse and recycling collection vehicles, handling lifting mechanisms, and ensuring timely pickups across campus locations.

Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, a CDL Class B, and 3–12 months of experience. The position includes maintenance duties, background checks, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required.
• Requires possession of a valid Driver's License. A Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B required.
• Over 3 months up to and including 12 months of effective experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate various refuse and recycling collection vehicles and lifting mechanisms; dump containers into truck and compress rubbish.
• Pick up and remove refuse and recyclable material from designated campus and town locations.
• Maintain cleanliness of container areas and assist in repairing containers as needed.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintenance tasks on refuse/recycling vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Driver's License

CDL Class B

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a full-time Waste Collector - Grade 7 to join our facilities team. The role involves operating refuse and recycling collection vehicles, handling lifting mechanisms, and ensuring timely pickups across campus locations.

Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, a CDL Class B, and 3–12 months of experience. The position includes maintenance duties, background checks, and a competitive benefits package.