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Requirements

Heavy Vehicle Operator, Recycling and Waste Management - Facilities Management

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Heavy Vehicle Operator assists in ensuring that the University is in compliance with the District of Columbia's plan of mandatory recycling. S/he reports to the Recycling Project Manager in duties that include but are not limited to:

• Drives driving refuse and recycling vehicles, picks up solid waste materials from designated collection points, examines waste for contaminants and hazardous waste, and transports to landfills.
• Maintains daily collection records.
• Assists in route scheduling and determination of pick up points.
• Operates compactor units.
• Arranges for truck and container repair and maintenance.
• Lifts and empties heavy recycling and solid waste containers, processes materials, and cleans and disinfects recycling and solid waste vehicles, collection areas, and collection containers.
• Assures all recycling and solid waste areas are clean, fully functional, and operational.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certification
• 2 years of commercial or heavy vehicle driving experience
• Valid CDL issued by the District of Columbia which must remain current throughout employment
• Good knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment - including driving the vehicle, operating and programming the interior compactors, operating the lift gate, the steam cleaner, and the air brakes
• Ability to learn categories of recyclable materials and maintain awareness of hazardous waste

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

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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 wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.