Motor Vehicle Operator II (OPS)

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operates large state vehicles exceeding 30,000 pounds to collect waste and recycling from the University of Florida campus, as well as some off-campus locations and county or private disposal and processing sites. The position primarily operates a front-load refuse truck, emptying dumpsters and carts into the collection vehicle, and records completed stops and collection information electronically using a tablet. The operator is part of the Recycling & Solid Waste Management team and communicates route needs, issues, and urgent situations to the supervisor and other team members. Routes and duties may vary as team members fill in as needed. The operator uses external equipment such as cart tippers and relocates compost and recycling carts and other collection containers. Duties may also include operating a smaller carrier truck to move front-load dumpsters and collect baled cardboard, furniture, metals, and other large items. The position may provide recycling support at campus events during business and non-business hours, including nights and weekends. Operators document completed stops and report collection issues, immediately notifying the supervisor by phone or radio when a situation requires prompt attention. The operator completes daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintains required trip logs, cleans the cab, and washes down the vehicle at the end of the shift. They identify preventive maintenance needs or defects that could affect safe operation and report concerns promptly. The position also attends departmental meetings and university training and performs related departmental work as required. A valid Florida Class B or higher commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required and must be maintained. The position requires a post-offer health assessment to hold a CDL, an annual CDL physical, and pre-employment and continuing post-employment drug and alcohol testing under federal requirements, including DOT-required random drug screenings. The typical schedule is 40 hours per week, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a monthly Saturday rotation. Schedule adjustments may be required during high-volume periods. Weekend work may be required for large events, and the position may be required to work during storms or other emergencies as essential personnel. Some overtime may be required.

Requirements

Completion of the ninth grade and one year of appropriate experience; appropriate vocational or technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Valid Florida Class B or higher commercial driver’s license (CDL), required as a condition of employment and to be maintained.
Ability to complete the required post-offer health assessment and annual CDL physical.
Must comply with pre-employment and continuing post-employment drug and alcohol testing, including required random testing.
Effective communication with the supervisor and team members.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience driving front-load recycling and solid waste trucks.

Responsibilities

Safely operate large state vehicles exceeding 30,000 pounds to collect waste and recycling on campus and at some off-campus locations.
Drive a front-load refuse truck and empty dumpsters and carts into the collection vehicle.
Transport collected materials to disposal or processing sites operated by Alachua County and private partners.
Record collection information and completed stops electronically using a tablet.
Operate external equipment such as cart tippers and move or relocate compost carts, recycling carts, and other collection containers.
Operate a smaller carrier truck as needed to move front-load dumpsters and collect baled cardboard, furniture, metals, and other large items.
Provide recycling collection assistance at campus events, potentially during nights and weekends.
Document and report route issues and immediately contact the supervisor by phone or radio when urgent attention is required.
Perform daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain required trip logs.
Clean the cab and wash down the collection vehicle at the end of the shift.
Identify preventive maintenance needs and defects that may affect safe vehicle operation and report them promptly to the supervisor.
Attend departmental meetings and university-related training sessions and perform related departmental work as required.
Maintain a valid CDL and comply with required physical examinations and drug and alcohol testing.