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Princeton University
Sanitation Equipment Operator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Waste Truck Driver drives waste trucks, helping collect, transport and dispose of household and industrial waste.
$33,780 / year median in New Jersey
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Type Full-Time Overview As part of the University's Facilities Operations, the staff in Campus Grounds oversees seasonal and academic cycle grounds care for a large university campus consisting of approximately 2,300 acres of diverse landscape, 60 parking lots, 56 miles of walkways, and 22 miles of roadways . Our team includes the Garage and University fleet repairs, moving-logistical support of campus events, running the surplus program, including several warehouse complexes for rental equipment, documents storage, surplus items and the entire waste and recycling stream for the University. Campus Grounds deliver and take down over 125,000 pieces of rental equipment each year, manage nearly 100,000 square feet of warehouse space, and remove over 5,000 tons of waste and recycling each year. Responsibilities The Sanitation Equipment Operator provides recycling, special waste, and trash removal services on a daily basis for designated University properties, operating specialized equipment such as scooters, commercial rear-loading trash trucks, forklift side, and top-loading compactors. Maintain equipment and dumpster sites. Experience preferred, CDL license with brake endorsement a must. The normal work week for this position is Monday-Friday 7:00am
- 3:30pm.
- 66% of the workday) Must be able to lift or carry up to 25 pounds frequently (34
- 66% of the workday) and up to 70 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the workday); Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds in a range of motions from floor to shoulder height; Must be able to use hands for simple grasping, pushing, or pulling with forces up to 25 pounds frequently (34
- 66% of the workday); Must be able to squat, reach overhead, lift overhead, push or pull with forces up to 75 pounds occasionally (up to 33% of the workday); Must be able to bend, and climb in and out of vehicles frequently (34
- 66% of the workday); Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions; Must be able to shovel snow and ice from trash pickup areas; Must possess the ability to work at heights, physical agility and full range of motion, and ability to maintain balance Preferred Qualifications Previous work experience in the sanitation industry environment or equivalent Conditions Of Employment This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the