Operations Driver

Core 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license and a minimum of 2 years driving experience, and ability to obtain a Middlebury College license.
• A good driving record and good driving skills are required.
• Equipment operation experience is required. Experience operating bucket loaders, back-hoes, fork-lifts and snow plows is preferred.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Must be willing to attend RCRA and DOT training and pass associated tests.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Frequent, lifting, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, walking and stair /ladder climbing required.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Work is performed inside and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good attendance is very important.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts and overtime.
• Ability to work Saturdays and Sundays as part of a regular or rotating work shift.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Other

• An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.
• Post-offer Pre-employment Physical Exam.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits.
• A generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens.
• Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges.
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's 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.

Additional Information

• The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting in a vibrant supportive community.
• Middlebury College offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including: MiddCard Privileges, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events.
• The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.