Heavy Vehicle Operator - Recycling & Waste Management - Georgetown University

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Heavy Vehicle Operator - Recycling & Waste Management - Georgetown University

Position #: P25785

Full-time: 40 hours

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Pay: $22.08 per hour

Location: Main Campus, 3700 “O” Street, Washington, DC

Job Overview

The Heavy Vehicle Operator oversees the efficient operation of refuse and recycling vehicles, collecting solid waste materials from designated areas, meticulously inspecting waste for contaminants and hazardous materials. Subsequently, they transport the collected materials to transfer stations and other waste management facilities, including Fort Totten, Federal IPC, Covanta, Encore Recycling, Davis Industries, Maryland Environmental Services, and other facilities as assigned.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain meticulous daily records of the collection activities and contribute to route scheduling by assisting in the determination of pick-up points; and conduct daily checks on all university trash-compactor units, ensuring optimal performance by maintaining hydraulic fluid levels, and promptly reporting any malfunctions to the unit supervisor.
• Schedule repairs and maintenance of trucks and containers; and perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting and emptying heavy recycling and solid waste containers, processing materials, and ensuring the cleanliness and disinfection of recycling and solid waste vehicles, collection areas, and containers.
• Dedicate efforts to ensuring that all recycling and solid waste areas are not only clean but also fully functional and operational; and handle other assigned duties with diligence and commitment.

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

Reporting directly to the Recycling and Waste Management Supervisor, and indirectly to the Zero Waste Manager, the Heavy Vehicle Operator works alongside recycling laborers. 

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency
• 2+ years of commercial or heavy vehicle driving experience
• Valid driver's license issued by DC, Maryland, or Virginia
• Clean driving record
• Valid CDL issued by the District of Columbia, Virginia or Maryland
• Comprehensive knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
• Ability to operate heavy equipment - for example, driving the vehicle, operating and programming the interior compactors, and operating the lift gate, the steam cleaner and the air brakes
• Ability to learn categories of recyclable materials
• Educated regarding educated the proper management of hazardous waste

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .