Truck Driver 1
Job description
Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-04-06
Req: R-841
Title:
632I-YY - Truck Driver 1Business Title:
Truck Driver 1Location:
Employee Type:
ClassifiedJob Family:
Bargaining Unit - OT EligiblePosition Details:
Summary of Duties:
This position will perform a variety of waste, bio-waste and recycling collection functions, including collecting and transporting waste, recyclable, and confidential materials from university buildings and outside locations including sorting and processing of recyclable and bio-waste materials. This position will operate one ton and larger delivery vans, forklifts, skid steer loader, recycling baler, rotary paper shredder, dust collection system and Steam treatment equipment. This position will operate a non-CDL small rear load garbage truck to collect and transport food waste and animal bedding materials to the WSU Compost facility. The use of these trucks will also include servicing small waste roll cart containers. This position will operate a non-CDL roll off truck to collect and transport large containers of waste/recycling materials. Position may assist and provide back up to Surplus Stores, Waste Collectors and STI Operators on their daily tasks.
Required Qualifications:
Possession of a valid driver’s license, record free from serious traffic violations, eighteen years of age or older, the ability to read and write, and physical ability to perform heavy outdoor work; OR equivalent education/experience.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a current forklift operator’s certification.
Ability to operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment safely in all weather conditions and working environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of recycling commodity classifications and grades of paper and plastics. Demonstrated knowledge of commingled collection processes and allowable materials.
Demonstrated knowledge of proper loading and transportation and shipping procedures for commodities.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including ability to lift 75 lbs.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
Possession of a Commercial Driver’s license and safe driving record.
Additional Information:
Department Name:
Facilities Services
Department Link:
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link:
Monthly Salary:
$3,144.00
FTE:
100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project:
Permanent
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by April 18, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter and 3) contact information for professional references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Applicants who are invited to interview will be asked to complete a hands on skills test operating trucks, forklift, rolling bins & hand trucks . More information regarding this will be provided at time of scheduling interviews.
Required Documents:
Resume
Cover letter
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.