Waste Management Worker

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks a team-oriented worker to perform a wide range of physical tasks, including waste collection, sorting, and disposal from the campus. The role also supports event setups, moves furniture and equipment, and operates medium and light machinery as needed.

Under supervision, you will contribute to campus operations, snow removal, and daily maintenance, with overtime as required. This onsite position at Hanover, NH requires a valid DOT physical and safety training completion.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years relevant experience in waste collection or related field.
• Ability to operate a range of medium and small equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime and in all weather conditions.
• Must pass a DOT physical and annual hearing test.
• Must complete Driver Safety, Forklift, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces and Hazard Communication training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection, sorting, and disposal of bulk and recycled materials.
• Move debris and waste from outdoor areas to loading docks for disposal.
• Support setup and takedown for campus events (commencement, reunions, conferences).
• Transport and store furniture and supplies between campus locations.
• Operate and maintain a variety of medium and light equipment as required.

Skills

2+ years experience

Equipment operation

Strong communication

Autonomy

Overtime eligibility

DOT exam readiness

Hearing test

Driver Safety training

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Tools

Forklift operation

Compactor operation

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 8/17/2026 THROUGH 8/24/2026.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 08/17/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 0409000

Position Title

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $26.43

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $26.43

Union Type

SEIU Level

SEIU Level E

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

This position is Sat – Wed, 6:30am – 3:00pm. Days off are Thurs/Fri

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

Under minimal direction from supervisory staff, performs a wide variety of often strenuous physical tasks associated with the collection, sorting and disposal of waste and recycled materials from the Dartmouth campus. In support of departmental operations and on an as-needed basis also performs snow and ice removal and labor-related activities including movement of furniture, equipment and supplies to various locations and providing support for set-up and take-down of events on campus throughout the year. Must be capable of proficiently operating a variety of medium and light equipment. This specifically includes the safe operation of compactor and other trucks associated with the collection and transport of waste and recycling in constrained locations as well as the operation of fixed compactors.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp High School or equivalency

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 2+ years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain medium and small equipment.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities in all weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
• Must be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Must be willing to take and pass a Department of Transportation ( DOT ) physical examination.
• Must pass an annual hearing test.
• Must successfully complete the following training prior to undertaking work to which training relates including Driver Safety, Forklift Operator, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces and Hazard Communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• High level of knowledge regarding and ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of powered equipment such as jackhammers, snow blowers, pumps, and electric snakes.
• Ability to understand and apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) guidelines relating to excavation, drainage, and confined space entry.
• Ability to direct the work of and provide hands‑on leadership for small work parties assigned to specific projects.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Campus Services HR

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-3605

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Gregory Frost

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING . AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING , IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY , IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY . OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 8/17/2026 THROUGH 8/24/2026.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

• Assists with the collection, sorting, and disposal of bulk and contained solid waste, compost, universal waste and recycled materials.
• Removes debris, discarded items, and other waste material from outdoor areas and loading docks and transports for disposal.
• Assists with the set‑up and take‑down associated with major events on the campus, such as commencement and reunions, conferences, picnics and concerts. Includes activities such as the transport, assembly, disassembly and storage of furniture, platforms, barricades, public address, sound and lighting systems.
• Packs, loads, transports, unloads, unpacks, arranges, and stores furniture, equipment and supplies between College locations.

Percentage Of Time

Description

• Performs assigned custodial and maintenance tasks to maintain shop area vehicles in a neat, clean and orderly condition.
• Performs snow and ice removal operations using medium and small equipment and hand tools.

Percentage Of Time

Description

In support of duties as assigned above, operates medium and light‑duty equipment including but not limited to types as described below:

• Light Duty Equipment: Snowblower
• Medium Duty Equipment: Sidewalk Plow with accessories; Medium Tractor with accessories; Forklift; Box Truck; Pick‑Up Truck with snowplow or sander; Stake Bed Truck; Trash Compactor Truck; Telehandler

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
• Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB‑related initiatives within the division and College

Percentage Of Time

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-- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

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-- Performs other duties as assigned

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