Solid Waste and Recycling Worker
Core
Support the safe and efficient collection of landfill trash, recycling, and compost across the UT Austin campus and off-campus locations by assisting drivers with route completion, container handling, and material loading.
Role type
Solid waste and recycling worker
Builds
Campus waste collection and recycling operations
Domain
Higher education facilities services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical labor (lifting 50 lbs), vehicle operation (Class C), outdoor work in all weather, following safety protocols, using electronic documentation tools
Preferred skills
Experience in solid waste/recycling/custodial operations, experience operating large trucks, experience in university/municipal environments
Technologies
Box trucks, pickup trucks, utility carts, electronic work order systems
Responsibilities
Collect and transport landfill, recycling, and compost materials; Operate university vehicles; Clean and maintain dumpsters and waste areas; Support university and athletic events; Perform additional assigned tasks
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC