Posting DetailsPosting Details
Requisition Number S2950
Position Number 013542
Position Classification Title Vehicle/Equipment Operator
Functional Title Recycling Truck Driver
Position Type Staff
University Information Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.
The Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling (OWRR) is responsible for providing comprehensive composting, sanitation and recycling services to the University, promoting source reduction of solid waste among its work units, encouraging the procurement of recycled content products, recording amounts and types of University waste disposed and recycled, and maintaining an up to date University solid waste management plan. The OWRR full time staff consists of OWRR supervisor and 5 vehicle/equipment operators.
Position Summary The primary purpose of this position is the complete the sanitation and recycling route, assist crew in correcting dumpster overflow issues, provide customer service, operate trash/recycling trucks and other fleet vehicles, perform basic maintenance, practice safe working habits, and assist in special events with trash/recycling assistance. Assist with Surplus property pickups across campus and assist with Surplus Sale duties.
This position is mandatory as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.
Minimum Qualifications DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK. REQUIRES APPROPRIATE LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS TO OPERATE ASSIGNED TYPES OF VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Valid NC Class B CDL
Preferred QualificationsAlternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:- Name,
- Company Name,
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range $39,214 - $43,571
Org #-Department Waste Reduction and Recycling - 56409
Work Hours of Position 6:00am-2:30pm M-F
Number of Months per Year 12
Posting RequirementsJob Family Operations and Skilled Trades
Career Banded Title Vehicle/Equipment Operator
Open Date 03/07/2025
Close Date 03/21/2025
FTE 1.000
FLSA Non-Exempt
If other, please indicateIf time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.Salary Grade Equivalency
