Waste and Recycling Equipment Operator at Details

Job DescriptionSupports the Recycling and Solid Waste Division by working as needed on either a recycling crew (office paper cardboard bottles and cans) or on the trash collection crew. This includes operating large and small packer trucks and various other motorized equipment for collection purposes. Assists with routine daily maintenance checks truck washing etc. This position is designated as Emergency Personnel and requires employees to report to work as needed during campus emergencies holidays closings and in accordance with the supervisors instructions.Required Qualifications Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B with air brake endorsement. Must be able to communicate effectively work as an effective team member and receive and execute instructions from the immediate supervisor and/or lead worker. Ability to perform heavy manual labor including safely moving and handling greater than 50 pounds. Work consists of long periods of time sitting standing walking reaching bending pushing/pulling; and working in all types of weather conditions including extreme temperatures. Ability to climb in and out of trucks and load refuse or recyclables into trucks. Previous work experience operating trucks and related highway equipment such as snow plow. Must be available twenty-four hours per day seven days a week to provide support during planned events or emergencies (such as inclement weather) to include being physically on site if deemed necessary. Ability to safely direct traffic and guide driver operating vehicle for backing safely in and out of dock areas. Must have a valid Drivers License and be able to operate a motorized vehicle daily.Preferred Qualifications Experience with the operation of a garbage packer unit Experience with recycling guidelines sorting and collectionPay Band2Overtime StatusNon-Exempt: Eligible for overtimeAppointment TypeRegularSalary Information$39000-$43000Hours per week40Review DateDecember 9 2025Additional InformationThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Facilities HR at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Key Skills Mechanic Experience,Crane,caterpillar,Construction Experience,Heavy Equipment Operation,Water Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Paving,Dozer,Equipment Repair,Excavator,Front Loader Truck Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 39000 - 43000