Grounds - Trash Truck Driver

Lafayette College; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grounds - Trash Truck Driver to join their team. This role involves operating solid waste vehicles, performing grounds maintenance, and ensuring the efficient collection of trash and recycling throughout the campus. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and a passion for maintaining a clean and safe environment. Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic setting where your contributions will help enhance the campus experience for all. If you're ready to take on this vital role, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Must operate trash truck and maintain safe collection of waste.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques and equipment required.
• Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport solid waste and recycling across campus.
• Maintain campus grounds using various tools and equipment.
• Perform snow removal and other maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Operating solid waste vehicles

Knowledge of traffic laws

Grounds maintenance

Heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs)

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PADOT Medal Card

Tools

Trash truck

Small tractors

Mowers

Snow removal equipment

Job description

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Responsible for grounds work as assigned and operating a solid waste vehicle to collect/ transport solid waste/recycling.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate trash truck and be part of function to remove trash from containers, trash cans, recycle containers and all other parts of campus property.
• Maintain safe and efficient operation of solid waste collection and transport equipment and vehicles.
• Perform pre-trip/ post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily work sheet.
• Knowledge of - traffic laws involved in equipment operations; safe operations of and safety precautions necessary in operation of equipment, including various types of solid waste collection trucks.
• Maintain campus roads, walkways, turf, and landscaped areas by using equipment, tools, materials, and techniques common to the grounds trade - including but not limited to mowing, raking, cutting sod, trimming, patching, sweeping, transplanting, digging trenching, taping, watering, spreading, washing, spraying, shoveling and plowing snow, etc.
• Move and lift materials, equipment, furniture and supplies.
• Operate and maintain garden-type equipment including by not limited to small tractors and trailers, mowers, sprayer, week eaters, trimmers, chair saws, shears, sod cutters, etc.
• Snow removal operations - operate necessary equipment (plows, blowers, sweepers, etc.) to remove snow from all walkways, driveways, roads and parking lots on and off campus.
• Show initiative to identify and report problems requiring maintenance and repair, and make recommendations concerning work methods and conditions to improve production, safety and work conditions.
• Responsible for maintenance, cleaning and minor repair of all equipment on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate willingness to work on planned or emergency overtime for campus events, athletic events and snow removal operations requiring support by the grounds crew.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work at a variety of jobs, to accept schedule and work assignments changes willingly.
• Perform other tasks related to the maintenance and repair of college facilities as assigned, delivery of supplies and equipment.
  
  

Education and/or Experience: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or obtain a PADOT Medal Card
  
  

Physical Demands: Must be able to walk, talk, hear, stoop, crawl, climb stairs and lift up to 75 lbs. Must be able to work indoors or outdoors and be able to evaluate and report on work. Must have specific vision abilities, to include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and to talk and hear. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work extended or irregular hours. Possess effective communication, judgmental, planning and human relations skills and will be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms of Employment: 12 months/260 days

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Application: Provide cover letter, resume and contact information for three references. https://apply.interfolio.com/165097

Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community: one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. The College seeks to promote diversity in its many manifestations. These include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and place of origin. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced.

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