Commercial Vehicle Operator

Title: Commercial Vehicle Operator

Agency: Finance & Administration-20

Location: Radford

FLSA: Non-exempt/ Eligible for overtime

Hiring Range: Pay Band 2a starting at $34,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Reporting to the Recycling Coordinator, the Commercial Vehicle Operator supports the University's waste operations.

Duties and responsibilities include

• Haul the University's waste and recycling materials.

• Monitor waste streams and compactors.

• Perform minor maintenance on the truck and keep the truck, hoist, roll-off equipment, dumpsters, and compactors clean.

• Maintain records associated with truck and weight tickets.

• Serve as backup for campus trash & recycling routes.

• Assist with deliveries, event shuttles, and other commercial vehicle operations.

• Assist with snow removal operations; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to follow GPS and/or written directions. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and lift up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting /and or carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and to respond to an emergency within 30 minutes. Mechanical skills to include basic maintenance techniques and understanding of hydraulic systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in operating commercial trucks/vehicles.