Operations Driver (part-time with benefits)

Middlebury College•Middlebury, VT

6h•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Driver's role is to provide driving services to support waste and recycling operations and snow removal. This role also provides support as needed to various work groups within the Operations Department to assist with carrying out the departments work in a nimble, efficient and streamlined manner. This is a part time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $19.92-$24.40 per hour. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Minimum of 2 years driving experience
Ability to obtain a Middlebury College license
Good driving record and good driving skills
Equipment operation experience
Professional communication skills with ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relations with supervisors, fellow workers, students, and the rest of College community and supply/equipment vendors.
Ability to develop and follow a schedule and demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of safe working and lifting practices and procedures.
Willingness to attend RCRA and DOT training and pass associated tests.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating bucket loaders, back-hoes, fork-lifts and snow plows

Responsibilities

Operates college trash, recycling and compost collection trucks, loads and transports trash, food waste, ash and recyclables to designated locations.
Operates forklift, bucket loader, and associated equipment to load/unload trucks/tractor trailers and to process materials.
Operates equipment for summer and winter grounds maintenance.
Attends required hazardous waste/material handling training in order to assist with universal, hazardous, and oily waste collections, storage, and shipping to ensure proper handling, storage, and shipping.
Performs daily pre- and post trip vehicle inspections, routine maintenance, and maintains accurate records to ensure vehicles are compliant with state and federal laws and remain safe for operation.
Inspects, maintains, and sets up collection containers to support routine waste college and event support and to ensure collection containers present a professional image.
Performs other duties as assigned to assist department in obtaining and maintaining its mission including but not limited to: snow removal, event set-up and clean-up, truck loading and unloading and grounds maintenance.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vision insurance
Generous retirement matching
Generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens.
Robust educational assistance programs
Free or reduced rates for cultural events and use of sporting facilities (including the College's golf course and Nordic and alpine ski areas).
MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events.
Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.