Recycling/Waste Management Worker II

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work-life balance resources

Professional development

Inclusive Bobcat community

Retirement options

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, seeks a Recycling/Waste Management Worker II to maintain the campus recycling program. The role runs daily routes, collects recyclables campuswide, and processes materials, including emergency pickups.

The position trains student and temporary staff, tracks labor hours, maintains equipment, and ensures training compliance. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with open until filled status.

Qualifications

• Prior experience navigating assigned routes and managing multiple pick-up locations.
• Read, interpret and understand work orders.
• Lift 40 pounds alone and 80 pounds with help.

Responsibilities

• Run recycling routes.
• Pick up recyclable material on campus including emergency pickups.
• Processing of recyclable material collected on campus.
• Work special events; train student/temporary employees on recycling routes and use of equipment.
• Track labor log hours for self and crew.
• Ensure attendance of all required University training.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles used daily.
• Support recycling and waste management coordinator in operations.

Skills

Routes navigation & pickup locations

Read work orders

Lifting up to 40 lbs / with help 80

Tools

Compactors

Forklifts

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Recycling/Waste Management Worker II

Posting Number: 2027068

Location: San Marcos

Department: Facilities Services

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $2,907.00

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Prior experience navigating assigned routes and managingmultiple pick-up locations.
• Knowledge in operating compactors and forklifts.
• Read, interpret and understand work orders.
• Lift 40 pounds alone and 80 pounds with help.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to establish and build a rapport with a variety ofpeople.
• Monitoring equipment and vehicles.
• Critical thinking skills to solve problems and make processesmore efficient.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for assisting in maintaining TexasState's recycling program by pick-up of recyclable material campuswide.

Job Duties:

• Run recycling routes.
• Pick up of recyclable material on campus including emergencypick-ups.
• Processing of recyclable material collected on campus.
• Work special events.Train student/temporary employees onrecycling routes and use of equipment.
• Track labor log hours for self and crew.
• Ensures work time is recorded on proper job codes.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles that are used on a dailybasis.
• Ensure attendance of all required University training.
• Support and assist recycling and waste management coordinatorin program operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 10/06/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driverin good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted fordriving infractions as determined by the employer driving standardssystem.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State Universityparticipates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon thesuccessful verification of work authorization. Employees arerequired to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy theconditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and theuniversity makes no implicit or explicit promises to financiallysupport visa or permanent residency applications.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58603

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.