Operations Driver: Waste & Snow Ops (Benefits Eligible)

Middlebury Snowbowl; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MiddCard Privileges

Season pass discounts

Partner Inclusion Program

Education benefits

Job summary

Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT is seeking an Operations Driver to support waste, recycling, and snow removal operations. This full-time, benefits-eligible hourly position includes responsibilities across vehicle operation, transport, and grounds support.

Applicants should have a valid driver's license, at least two years of driving experience, and the ability to operate forklifts and other equipment. The role requires working weekends and flexible shifts as needed, with training in safety

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license and a minimum of 2 years driving experience.
• Equipment operation experience is required.
• Demonstrates professional communication skills with ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and procedures.
• Must be willing to attend RCRA and DOT training and pass tests.

Responsibilities

• Operates college trash, recycling and compost collection trucks, loads and transports trash, food waste, ash and recyclables to designated locations.
• Operates forklift, bucket loader, and associated equipment to load/unload trucks/tractor trailers and to process materials.
• Operates equipment for summer and winter grounds maintenance.
• Performs daily pre and post trip vehicle inspections, routine maintenance, and maintains accurate records to ensure vehicles are compliant with state and federal laws and remain safe for operation.
• Inspects, maintains, and sets up collection containers to support routine waste college and event support and to ensure collection containers present a professional image.
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist department in obtaining and maintaining its mission including but not limited to: snow removal, event set-up and clean-up, truck loading and unloading and grounds maintenance

Skills

Valid driver's license

2+ years driving experience

Equipment operation

Professional communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Bucket loader

Snow plows

Tractor trailers loading

Job description

Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT is seeking an Operations Driver to support waste, recycling, and snow removal operations. This full-time, benefits-eligible hourly position includes responsibilities across vehicle operation, transport, and grounds support.

Applicants should have a valid driver's license, at least two years of driving experience, and the ability to operate forklifts and other equipment. The role requires working weekends and flexible shifts as needed, with training in safety