Recycling Truck Driver

The University of North Carolina; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Vehicle/Equipment Operator to manage recycling and trash collections. The role involves operating various vehicles, ensuring safety compliance, and providing excellent customer service during peak periods. Applicants must have a valid NC Class B CDL and a high school diploma or GED. This position is essential for maintaining campus cleanliness and supporting sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Valid NC Class B CDL required.
• Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Perform recycling/trash collections across campus.
• Operate trash/recycling trucks and other fleet vehicles.
• Assist with special events and customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Backhoe

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name,
• Company Name,
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S2950

Position Number

Position Number 013542

Position Classification Title

Position Classification Title Vehicle/Equipment Operator

Functional Title

Functional Title Recycling Truck Driver

Position Type

Position Type Staff

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

The Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling ( OWRR ) is responsible for providing comprehensive composting, sanitation and recycling services to the University, promoting source reduction of solid waste among its work units, encouraging the procurement of recycled content products, recording amounts and types of University waste disposed and recycled, and maintaining an up to date University solid waste management plan. The OWRR full time staff consists of OWRR supervisor and 5 vehicle/equipment operators.

Position Summary

*Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration


The primary purpose of this position is the complete the sanitation and recycling route, assist crew in correcting dumpster overflow issues, provide customer service, operate trash/recycling trucks and other fleet vehicles, perform basic maintenance, practice safe working habits, and assist in special events with trash/recycling assistance. Assist with Surplus property pickups across campus and assist with Surplus Sale duties.

This position is mandatory as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK . REQUIRES APPROPRIATE LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS TO OPERATE ASSIGNED TYPES OF VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT .

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Valid NC Class B CDL

Preferred Qualifications

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name,
• Company Name,
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $39,214 - $43,571

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Waste Reduction and Recycling - 56409

Work Hours of Position

Work Hours of Position 6:00am-2:30pm M-F

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

Posting Requirements

Job Family

Job Family Operations and Skilled Trades

Career Banded Title

Career Banded Title Vehicle/Equipment Operator

Open Date

Open Date 03/07/2025

Close Date

Close Date 06/04/2025

FTE

FTE 1.000

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

If other, please indicate

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Salary Grade Equivalency

Key Responsibilities

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Key Responsibility

Performs recycling/trash collections across campus

• Services electronic waste collection containers, hard-back book collection containers, special bulky waste pickups across campus, scrap metal trailers, and auxiliary waste collection containers across campus autonomously.
• Crushes 30yd open top dumpster materials with backhoe and coordinates emptying with Environmental Specialist.
• Sets up and collects special event waste collection containers as needed. Organizes and delivers recyclables to various markets in the region utilizing forklifts, dump trailers, dump trucks and box truck.
• Empties trash and recycling outdoor walkway containers across campus via Routes provided by Environmental Specialist- ensures trash and recycling materials separated properly, removes overflow materials to keep walkway containers clean and ready to accept material.
• Monitors e-waste collection sites across campus- maintains site cleanliness, removes items from bins and consolidates them into palletized containers for vendor pickup or market delivery.
• Monitors dumpster capacity- when the 8yd dumpsters or 30yd open top dumpsters across campus are at capacity the materials are crushed or relocated to another dumpster for later emptying by hauling contractor.
• Removes items from dumpster that are banned from NC Landfills.
• Special event and work order request assistance- assess need for additional containers and delivers in timely manner, removes full containers and empties them independently.

Key Responsibility

Surveys and prepares Trash/Recycle Collection Areas for crew or contractor service

• Serve as primary point of contact for campus compactors and trash chutes- keep compactors and chutes operational, clean and ready for contractor service.
• Troubleshoot problems with compactors and chutes to prevent and fix operational issues. Communicates directly with crew or contractor regarding servicing needs.
• Perform regular spot checks of Trash/Recycle collection areas.
• Prioritizes tasks to be completed after daily inspections of key waste collection areas at beginning of shift.
• Ready chute containers for contractor pickup.
• Replace broken casters on chute containers as needed.
• Operates small trucks, equipment necessary to complete work assignments.

Key Responsibility

Vehicle and Equipment Operation, Inspection, and Maintenance

• Performs daily DOT vehicle inspections. Performs immediate maintenance needs such as adding fluids or adjusting tire pressure.
• Immediately reports to supervisor any safety concerns, mechanical problems, need for repairs, parts or further attention.
• Transports vehicles and equipment to and from repair shops as needed.
• Inspects and maintains container locations for cleanliness and correct labels. During the summer months, containers should be power washed as needed.
• Reports any deficiencies or problems to supervisor.
• Repairs broken containers as directed by supervisor.
• Completes monthly PM service that includes basic lubrication of compactor grease fittings.
• Always keeps work area and vehicles clean and organized. Empties truck contents on weekly basis and washes out compactor body in wash bay.
• Reports need for repairs, parts or supplies to supervisor.

Key Responsibility

Customer Service

• Respectfully identifies, listens, and responds to customer needs (in order of priority) in assigned work areas.
• Responds calmly to people under stress or expressing displeasure. Uses interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and understand needs expressed by individuals from a variety of cultures and limited English language skills.
• Identifies underlying root of customer problems when they are poorly communicated.
• Explains how to properly participate in campus recycling programs to campus community members. Identifies ways to minimize material being sent for landfill disposal and maximizing recycling revenues from collected materials.
• This position is expected to work during peak periods of activity such as Move In during August and Move Out during April and May.
• Other activities require weekend or evening work.
• Emergency situations may require working odd shifts or split shifts.
• Applying substantial program knowledge in order to respond to recycling program users’ or participants’ questions- Respond to varied questions and requests regarding all services provided.
• This includes, but is not limited to, questions regarding: routes and schedules, container use and placement, materials collected, transport of materials and appropriate disposal, recycling, or reuse options.
• Providing factual or procedural information- about materials collected, services provided, inventory available, how to participate in OWRR program.
• Identifying underlying root of customer problems even when poorly communicated- regarding containers, service and special situations.

Key Responsibility

Practices Safe Working Habits and Assists with Special Tasks

• Has the ability to demonstrate an understanding of applicable policies and procedures.
• Has the ability to maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
• Actively assess routine and non-routine tasks to complete them in the safest fashion. Decides how to overcome logistical challenges safely.
• Uses proper lifting techniques.
• Wears proper PPE and uniform.
• Maintains forklift license and OSHA training certificate. Occasionally tasked with moving campus deliveries to various campus customers.
• Moves and cleans containers around campus for annual cleaning, to better serve campus community and to accommodate construction sites.
• Snow removal around dumpster areas.

Competency

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Competency

Competency Knowledge – Technical (Operations)

Competency Description

• Safely and skillfully operates specialized vehicles and/or equipment in the performance of recurring tasks with limited variety and established parameters.
• Examples of vehicles and/or equipment operated at the Journey level may include but are not limited to: tractor trailer, bulldozer, backhoe, hydrogeological drilling equipment. Or, safely and skillfully operates standard vehicles and/or equipment (as noted at the Contributing level) in combination with considerable independence and variation in assignments, requiring a good understanding of organizational objectives.
• Plan and decide on best routes and schedules according to broad guidelines/parameters.
• Make decisions concerning weight and load distribution of cargo.
• Accurately maintain records related to load weight specifications, cargo inventory, custody of court-secured individuals, route reports, and vehicle/equipment maintenance.

Competency Level Journey

Competency

Competency Safety and Health Compliance

Competency Description

• Identifies and resolves potential safety problems and unsafe work practices; warns others of potential hazards.
• Shows other employees’ safe ways to perform job tasks or use of equipment.
• Informs employees of safety information. Incorporates accident prevention and corrective measures in all activities.
• Regularly assesses safety conditions; participates in safety inspections and drills; identifies potential hazards; and resolves problems.
• Demonstrates complete knowledge of established safety policies and procedures and applies to work activities.
• Responds to emergency situations following appropriate procedures.

Competency Level Journey

Competency

Competency Knowledge - Technical (Mechanical)

Competency Description

• Performs minor preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoots equipment/mechanical problems and recognizes cause of problems.

Competency Level Journey

Competency

Competency Client/Customer Service

Competency Description

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships both within and outside of immediate work unit.
• Deals calmly and professionally with difficult situations or passengers and handles complaints respectfully.
• Receives and gives feedback calmly and professionally.

Competency Level Journey

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%),"F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%)

Physical Effort

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Hand Movement-Grasping - C, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - O, Reading - O, Writing - O, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - C, Sitting - R, Walking - C, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - C, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - C, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - O, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - O, Pushing/Pulling - C, Climbing-Stairs - O, Climbing-Ladders - R, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Crawling - R, Reaching - R

Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - C, Driving - Standar/Automatic - C, Night/Dark - O, Extreme noise levels - O, Extreme temperatures - F, Inside - O, Outside - C, Infectious Bacteria - C, Electrical Hazards - O, Overtime - O, Driving - Mower/Forklift - R, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - O, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances - R

Required Documents

List of References

Optional Documents

Resume/CV

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you graduated from high school or received a GED?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you currently have a valid drivers license?
  • No Response
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
  • UNCGjobsearch website
  • Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Other professional journal / website
  • NCWorks.gov
  • UNC school system job board
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