WASTE COLLECTOR, Recycling

About the role

The Waste Collector position is available in the UW Recycling department of UW Building Services Department. This is a full-time position at the University of Washington Seattle Campus with hours of Monday through Friday, 5:00 am – 1:30 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and minor service on the assigned vehicle (such as checking tires and filling windshield fluid)
• Drive rear load packer truck or box truck to collect garbage, cardboard, cans, bottles and commingled recyclable materials from recycling containers and/or collection locations located around the University's central campus
• Update mobile web application indicating status of each route stop and work order (completed, tripped, contaminated, etc.)
• Clean area around containers, sweep up debris and spills after servicing dumpsters
• Off-load waste at approved City of Seattle disposal facilities and/or other designated locations
• Report malfunctions, repair requirements, hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices to the supervisor
• Ensure all safety measures appropriate for operation of assigned vehicles are consistently and efficiently applied
• Provide ongoing information to supervisor regarding the performance of vendors the University has selected to provide additional waste collection services beyond the duties of UW waste collectors
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, performance measures, and continuous improvement of service
• Operate a smartphone and respond within 15 minutes
• Clean interior and exterior of vehicle and equipment as required
• Remove posters, stickers and/or graffiti from containers
• Auxiliary with waste disposal as needed for litter collectors
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read and write
• Possession of a valid State driver’s license
• Physical ability to perform heavy outdoor work

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of full-time experience as a truck driver, similar work OR equivalent education/experience
• Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment
• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment