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Solid Waste & Recycling Collections CDL Driver
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Department: 445060 - Landscape Maintenance & Operations
Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
The primary purpose of the Solid Waste & Recycling Collections CDL Driver, Vehicle Equipment Operator - Advanced position is to provide skilled operation and maintenance of large vehicles and equipment required to complete routinely scheduled and emergency operations managed by Facilities Services.
North Carolina State University owns and operates a fleet of front-end loading collection trucks to service landfill, recycling and compost dumpsters on campus. Drivers are responsible for the safe operation of front-end loading trucks and efficient service to campus customers along assigned routes. Drivers deliver collected materials to disposal and recycling facilities and perform basic maintenance on equipment. Drivers ensure all safety standards and regulations are met. This position will join a team of dynamic professional drivers in a rewarding and balanced work environment and play a key role in helping the University reach our goal of 70% waste redirection from landfills.
Essential Responsibilities include:
- Safely operate front-end loading collection trucks and container carrier vehicles to service campus dumpsters.
- Complete assigned collection routes, servicing an average of 50 locations per day.
- Transport collected materials to designated disposal, recycling, or compost facilities.
- Adapt to unplanned service needs, route changes, and emergency operations.
- Conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete required documentation.
- Utilize onboard technologies such as electronic routing systems, vehicle scales, and cameras.
- Identify and report safety concerns, service issues, equipment damage, or incidents.
- Operate vehicles safely in high-traffic and confined campus environments.
- Perform basic vehicle and equipment maintenance, including greasing components, checking fluids, and replacing lights or filters.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members and maintain positive customer relationships.
- Support snow and ice removal operations, including plowing and brine application, as needed.
- Work rotating schedules, early morning shifts, holidays, weekends, overtime, and emergency call-outs as required.
- Possess technical knowledge of collection equipment such as front-end loaders, container carriers, rear loaders, dumpsters and compactors. May operate other equipment such as forklifts, backhoes and snow removal equipment as needed.
- Lift and transport materials weighing up to 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations and perform a wide range of physically demanding tasks in varied outdoor environments, ensuring safe handling practices and maintaining productivity in varying weather and terrain conditions.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- The ability to operate snow plows, apply brine solution to streets, and use other snow removal equipment as necessary. Perform mandatory role duties as assigned
- Must be available for emergency situations that may require working odd shifts or split shifts.
- All of the above activities may require overtime work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education:
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.
Required Qualifications:
N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience operating commercial collection vehicles or heavy equipment in a safety-regulated environment.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations, safe driving practices, and vehicle inspection procedures.
- Ability to perform basic equipment and vehicle maintenance and identify mechanical issues.
- Strong time management, reliability, and ability to work independently while adapting to changing routes or priorities.
- Effective communication skills and commitment to teamwork, customer service, and campus safety.
Required license or certification:
- Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B and must be maintained.
- Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment
Position Number: 00100651
AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
