Waste Collector

Duties

• Operate various refuse and recycling collection vehicles
• Operate lifting mechanisms to engage and dump containers into truck and hydraulic packer mechanisms to compress rubbish
• Pick up and remove refuse and recyclable material from designated campus and town locations in accordance with pre-established schedules
• Separate and deposit recyclable material into appropriate recycling receptacles
• Transport refuse to dump area; unload refuse
• Receive certification of weight load at dump area
• Maintain cleanliness of container areas; attend to broken bags; transfer material into new bag; report unusual conditions and continuing conditions of littering to supervisor
• Receive orders for special material pick ups, including scrap metal, tires, asbestos, etc.
• Operate forklift as needed
• Maintain trucks in a clean and sanitary condition
• Maintain refuse and recycling dumpsters and roll-offs, including washing, touch-up painting and stenciling
• Auxiliary in repairing metal containers; replace broken parts as needed; clean by steam, wire brush or power sanding
• Perform pre-trip inspections on refuse and recycling collection vehicles, as required, including: fluids, lights, air brakes, battery terminal, tires, leaks, etc.
• Maintain daily log
• Deliver, set up, and monitor recycling stations for events such as Special Olympics, Ag Progress Days, football games, sports camps, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on trash compactors at various locations on campus, including checking hydraulic lines, wiring, grease points, etc.
• Pick up confidential material from various locations on campus and deliver to another location for shredding
• Ensure the security of confidential and sensitive materials
• Train and oversee work of other employees

Job Requirements

• Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions
• Requires possession of a valid Driver’s License
• A Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B required
• Over 3 months up to and including 12 months of effective experience

Qualifications

• MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: 3 to 12 months of effective experience
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License Class B - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Work Schedule

• 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Sunday

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Restructured retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

Salary

• For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement