Solid Waste and Recycling Worker

Job Posting Title: Solid Waste and Recycling Worker ---- Hiring Department: Facilities Services ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) • Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays • Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses • Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities • Tuition assistance • Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets • Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card • Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card • For more details, please see: and . Purpose Support the safe and efficient collection of landfill trash, recycling, compost, and related materials across The University of Texas at Austin campus and assigned off-campus locations by assisting drivers with route completion, container handling, material loading and unloading, collection area cleanup, event support, and other field operations. Responsibilities Collect and transport landfill, recycling, and compost materials from campus locations while assisting drivers with route completion, including loading, unloading, moving, staging, and servicing containers safely and efficiently, and supporting inventory-related tasks. Operate university vehicles, including box trucks, pickup trucks, and utility carts, to support collection, transport, and other assigned duties. Support safe vehicle operation and movement by ground guiding in tight areas, including loading docks, service drives, and high-pedestrian environments, while maintaining situational awareness. Clean, sweep, and maintain dumpsters, compactors, and waste corral areas to meet university cleanliness and safety standards. Report blocked access, waste contamination, and safety concerns to crew leader or supervisor. Follow all verbal and written instructions from crew leaders and supervisors related to collection routes, priorities, and safety protocols while supporting a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment and participate in required training. Use assigned electronic systems, tablets, smartphones, paper forms, or other tools to document completed work and report issues. Update and complete assigned electronic work orders as directed. Demonstrate professional conduct at all times, including respectful communication with students, staff, and visitors, and actively support teamwork with the Solid Waste and Recycling staff. Support university and athletic events, including football home games, and special assignments such as event cleanups, move-outs, bulk pickups, and inclement weather response. Work overtime, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or adjusted schedules as required. Perform additional tasks as assigned to support organizational goals and objectives. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Possess and maintain a valid Class “C” driver’s license. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residency. Meet University of Texas System driver eligibility standards and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record. Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and work outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to perform physical labor, including walking, bending, lifting, climbing, and using hand tools in a fast-paced environment. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Working knowledge of smartphones, tablets, and apps for communication. Strong teamwork and communication skills. Must pass a background check and pre-employment screening. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Possession of a valid Class “C" drives license. Experience in solid waste, recycling, compost, custodial, moving, delivery, or other field operations. Experience operating large trucks. Experience with container handling, basic field maintenance, use of hand tools, and safe material handling. Experience in a university, municipal, or similar environment. Driving Required This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing). Salary Range $38,732 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Uniform or PPE All weather coditions Extreme temperatures Chemical fumes Standard office Biohazards/chemicals Electrical/mechanical Keyboard Manual dexterity Climbing of stairs and ladders Lifting and moving Exposure to environmental conditions (including dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, air pollution, loud noises, and wild animals). Lift, push, and pull 50 pounds repeatedly. Will twist, grasp, pull, and bend. May assist in moving heavy property and equipment. Work Shift 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 4:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Overtime will occasionally be required, in addition to working on weekends for football games, special events, and other university activities. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 . The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.