About the position
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 that 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 options, Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds, Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b), Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses, Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities, Tuition assistance, Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets, Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card, Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.
Responsibilities
- Drive 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 bin.
- 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Posses 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.
- Posses basic computer skills and working knowledge of smartphones and applications.
Nice-to-haves
- More than three years experience as a CDL driver operating waste management equipment and handling recycled materials.
- Two years of more of customer service experience.
- Advanced computer skills.
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
