The University of Texas at Austin
Solid Waste and Recycling Driver
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Benefits
Competitive health coverage (employee premiums 100% paid, family 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with employer matching
Optional Tax‑Sheltered 403(b) and 457(b) programs
Flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses
Free LinkedIn Learning and professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance and employee discounts
Free access to UT libraries, museums, shuttles, and Capital Metro transit
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/learning-development/resources/employee-experience
Purpose Operate University‑owned rear‑load refuse trucks and related equipment to collect landfill, recycling, and compost on the University of Texas at Austin campus and select off‑campus sites. Transport collected materials safely and efficiently to designated facilities.
Responsibilities
Operate Class B commercial vehicles with air brakes on assigned campus routes to collect landfill, recycling, and compost. Service 1.5‑yard dumpsters and 96/64‑gallon carts and deliver the materials to designated landfill location.
Perform and document DOT‑compliant pre‑ and post‑trip inspections. Report defects and coordinate repairs with supervisor.
Use Routeware tablets to follow routes, record exceptions, and close out work orders. Complete basic digital forms and communicate with supervisors using a smartphone.
Deliver, place, and retrieve containers. Maintain clean, organized corrals and sweep collection areas as needed.
Interact professionally with building managers, custodial staff, and event leads. Respond promptly to service requests and elevate issues appropriately.
Follow all safety policies and wear assigned PPE. Participate in safety meetings and required training.
Document collection weights, disposal sites, and incident reports accurately. Maintain clear and professional communication with University personnel.
Follow verbal and written instructions. Perform other duties as assigned to support Solid Waste & Recycling operations.
Assist with campus‑wide cleanup projects, special events, and cross‑shop support within Facilities Services when needed.
Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Possess a valid Texas CDL Class B (or A) with air‑brake endorsement at time of hire and maintain throughout employment. Two years of recent CDL driving experience. Current or able to obtain a DOT Medical Certificate before start date. Meets UT System Policy UTS157 driver eligibility standards and maintains an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Ability to begin work at 4:30 a.m. and work overtime, weekends, and holidays for football or special events. Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs frequently and 75 lbs occasionally; climb in/out of truck cabs and bodies; work outdoors year‑round around noise, odors, rodents, broken glass, and moving equipment while wearing PPE.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications Three or more years of CDL experience operating rear‑load refuse equipment in municipal, university, or commercial collection. Experience handling T‑handle dumpsters and cart‑based collection systems. Familiarity with Routeware or similar onboard route‑tracking software. Strong customer‑service skills and basic computer/smartphone literacy.
Driving Required This job requires a Class B commercial driver’s license. Applicants must provide a current three‑year driving record from the current state of residence. If not a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a resident. Employees required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Salary Range $45,935 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Uniforms or PPE
All weather conditions
Extreme temperatures
Chemical fumes
Standard office
Biohazards/chemicals
Electrical/mechanical
Keyboard
Manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs and ladders
Lifting and moving
Frequently lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. May bend, twist, grasp, climb, and reach in confined areas such as truck bodies and corrals. Assist in moving heavy equipment as needed. Exposure to all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity. Regular contact with dirt, dust, fumes, odors, loud noise, and pests. Work involves frequent outdoor activity around active vehicle and equipment operations. Must wear uniform and PPE. Work involves outdoor exposure, climbing stairs and ladders, and extended periods of physical activity.
Work Shift
40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Overtime is required during football games and special events, and may include weekends or holidays.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Important Notices for Applicants For applicants who are not current university employees or contingent workers, you will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the application questions section; you will be able to multi‑select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all required materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
For current university employees and contingent workers: You must apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log in to Workday, navigate to your worker profile, click the career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your professional profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. Additionally, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, see the following:
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) …
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Higher Education
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Benefits
Competitive health coverage (employee premiums 100% paid, family 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with employer matching
Optional Tax‑Sheltered 403(b) and 457(b) programs
Flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses
Free LinkedIn Learning and professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance and employee discounts
Free access to UT libraries, museums, shuttles, and Capital Metro transit
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/learning-development/resources/employee-experience
Purpose Operate University‑owned rear‑load refuse trucks and related equipment to collect landfill, recycling, and compost on the University of Texas at Austin campus and select off‑campus sites. Transport collected materials safely and efficiently to designated facilities.
Responsibilities
Operate Class B commercial vehicles with air brakes on assigned campus routes to collect landfill, recycling, and compost. Service 1.5‑yard dumpsters and 96/64‑gallon carts and deliver the materials to designated landfill location.
Perform and document DOT‑compliant pre‑ and post‑trip inspections. Report defects and coordinate repairs with supervisor.
Use Routeware tablets to follow routes, record exceptions, and close out work orders. Complete basic digital forms and communicate with supervisors using a smartphone.
Deliver, place, and retrieve containers. Maintain clean, organized corrals and sweep collection areas as needed.
Interact professionally with building managers, custodial staff, and event leads. Respond promptly to service requests and elevate issues appropriately.
Follow all safety policies and wear assigned PPE. Participate in safety meetings and required training.
Document collection weights, disposal sites, and incident reports accurately. Maintain clear and professional communication with University personnel.
Follow verbal and written instructions. Perform other duties as assigned to support Solid Waste & Recycling operations.
Assist with campus‑wide cleanup projects, special events, and cross‑shop support within Facilities Services when needed.
Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Possess a valid Texas CDL Class B (or A) with air‑brake endorsement at time of hire and maintain throughout employment. Two years of recent CDL driving experience. Current or able to obtain a DOT Medical Certificate before start date. Meets UT System Policy UTS157 driver eligibility standards and maintains an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Ability to begin work at 4:30 a.m. and work overtime, weekends, and holidays for football or special events. Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs frequently and 75 lbs occasionally; climb in/out of truck cabs and bodies; work outdoors year‑round around noise, odors, rodents, broken glass, and moving equipment while wearing PPE.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications Three or more years of CDL experience operating rear‑load refuse equipment in municipal, university, or commercial collection. Experience handling T‑handle dumpsters and cart‑based collection systems. Familiarity with Routeware or similar onboard route‑tracking software. Strong customer‑service skills and basic computer/smartphone literacy.
Driving Required This job requires a Class B commercial driver’s license. Applicants must provide a current three‑year driving record from the current state of residence. If not a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a resident. Employees required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Salary Range $45,935 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Uniforms or PPE
All weather conditions
Extreme temperatures
Chemical fumes
Standard office
Biohazards/chemicals
Electrical/mechanical
Keyboard
Manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs and ladders
Lifting and moving
Frequently lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. May bend, twist, grasp, climb, and reach in confined areas such as truck bodies and corrals. Assist in moving heavy equipment as needed. Exposure to all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity. Regular contact with dirt, dust, fumes, odors, loud noise, and pests. Work involves frequent outdoor activity around active vehicle and equipment operations. Must wear uniform and PPE. Work involves outdoor exposure, climbing stairs and ladders, and extended periods of physical activity.
Work Shift
40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Overtime is required during football games and special events, and may include weekends or holidays.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Important Notices for Applicants For applicants who are not current university employees or contingent workers, you will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the application questions section; you will be able to multi‑select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all required materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
For current university employees and contingent workers: You must apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log in to Workday, navigate to your worker profile, click the career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your professional profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. Additionally, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, see the following:
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) …
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Higher Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The University of Texas at Austin by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr