Job Description

Job Summary:

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Under the limited progressing to general supervision of the Building/Grounds Superintendent, operate a refuse vehicle. Follow environmental and governmental laws on what can/cannot be landfilled. Perform daily operator maintenance on the vehicle per C.D.L. requirements. Assist in loading and emptying of refuse and must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions. Substitute operator of various pieces of equipment. This position requires a high degree of driving skills and safety consciousness due to the high concentration of pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic.

Responsibilities:

Operates large solid waste removal trucks and heavy equipment to collect, transport, and dump the institution's solid waste and recycling materials while ensuring compliance with environmental and governmental laws on what can/cannot be landfilled.

• 25% Collects and transports waste, recycling, and compostable materials and ensures materials are disposed of property based on environmental and governmental laws and the institution's safety and bio-hazard standards
• 25% Operates waste and recycling vehicles and other equipment; and navigates vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and parking lots
• 20% Inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicles daily based on established requirements
• 15% Identifies and reports all refuse containers and equipment in need of repair or replacement
• 5% Collects and transports various types of metal and materials.
• 5% Performs snow removal duties in assigned areas when necessary.
• 5% Performs refuse collection for special events as needed.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year experience of driving and operating heavy duty trucks with air brakes

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Preferred
Forklift Operator Certification

Required
CDL - Commercial Drivers License
Class B

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 4AM- 12:30PM, Rotating Saturday 6AM- 10AM

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $24.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum rate for this position is $24/hr but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information:

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your application materials, detail your experience as it pertains to this position.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.

Contact:

Cinthya Canicoba
cinthya.canicoba@wisc.edu
608-262-6593
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Motor Vehicle Opr-Waste & Recy(FP066)

Department(s):

A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP SVCS/WASTE & RECYCLE

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

302247-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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About University of Wisconsin Madison

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. Our students, staff, and faculty partake in world-class education and conduct prolific research that solves real-world problems. Our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a commitment to outreach that creates a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. We value the contributions of each person and recognize that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation.

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