Job Posting Title:

Solid Waste and Recycling Driver

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Hiring Department:

Facilities Services

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance optionsGenerous paid vacation, sick time, and holidaysTeachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching fundsAdditional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expensesRobust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunitiesTuition assistanceExpansive employee discount program including athletic ticketsFree access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID cardFree rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID cardFor more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.

Purpose

Operate University-owned compactor trucks to collect and transport solid waste, recycling, and compost materials on the University of Texas at Austin campus and other University locations.

Responsibilities

Drive a disposal truck to safely load and unload solid waste, recycling, and compost materials from various campus locations and deliver the materials to the designated landfill location. 

Perform and document pre/post trip vehicle inspections daily. Adhere to all Federal, State, University, and environmental safety regulations. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task and promote and exercise excellent safety habits. 

Operate hydraulic lifts, compactors, and other waste collection equipment safely to ensure efficient loading and unloading of containers and bins.

Document and log collection weights, disposal locations, vehicle maintenance, and incident reports in compliance with University policies.

Complete basic vehicle maintenance tasks daily, including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, and lubrication of equipment. Advise supervisor of needed repairs or safety concerns.

Follow written and verbal instructions. Maintain professionalism in interactions with UT personnel, students, clients, and stakeholders.

Deliver, place, and retrieve solid waste containers. Sweep trash and recycling areas daily to ensure cleanliness of the area.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Possess and maintain a valid Texas Class B CDL. Three years of experience as a CDL driver. Qualify for and maintain a Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC). Ability to demonstrate sound reasoning and adherence to safety policies and procedures. Exhibit excellence in customer service. Possess basic computer skills and working knowledge of smartphones and applications.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than three years experience as a CDL driver operating waste management equipment and handling recycled materials. Two years or more of customer service experience. Advanced computer skills. 

Driving Required

This job requires a class "B" CDL operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$45,935 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniform or PPE

All weather conditions

Extreme temperatures

Chemical fumes

Standard office

Biohazards/Chemicals

Electrical/Mechanical

Keyboard

Manual dexterity

Climbing of stairs and ladders

Lifting and moving

Exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazards such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises, and wildlife. Will lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds. May twist, grasp, pull, and bend. May assist in moving heavy property and equipment.

Work Shift

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 4:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Opportunity for voluntary overtime will be available, and occasional overtime will be required which will include, but not limited to, working on weekends supporting football games and other special events. 

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.