Campus Waste & Recycling Truck Driver (Class B)

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

Benefits offered by this job

UC benefits

Paid time off 80 hours/year

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Truck Driver to operate rear loader/front loader trucks, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safety on campus routes. The role involves collecting recyclables, organics, and waste, driving to transfer stations, and performing daily safety inspections.

The position requires Class B license, ability to lift 75–100 lbs, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• Knowledge of principles of zero waste, recycling, organics, and composting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Drives a rear loader packer truck, front loader truck, or other class B vehicle and load and unloading of landfill, recyclables, organics, compost, or other materials from the trucks.
• Operates loading, compacting and all other controls on trucks.
• Cleans and lubricates pivot points on truck bodies; inspects components and fluid levels; checks tires and wear.
• Conducts daily truck safety inspections per CHP BIT Program; follows health and safety guidelines and uses PPE.
• Keeps accurate records such as dump tag service requests, recharge numbers, work orders, and route lists; maintains receptacles and dumpsters.

Skills

Packer truck driving

Vehicle maintenance

English communication

Supervision-free work

Reading/writing instructions

Oral/written communication

Heavy lifting 75-100 lbs

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Emergency readiness

DOT clearances

Zero waste knowledge (preferred)

Tools

Class B license

CA DMV Pull Notice

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Truck Driver to operate rear loader/front loader trucks, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safety on campus routes. The role involves collecting recyclables, organics, and waste, driving to transfer stations, and performing daily safety inspections.

The position requires Class B license, ability to lift 75–100 lbs, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.