Truck Driver 1 Jobs

Available Title(s)

632I-YY_CS_NPS - Truck Driver 1

Business Title

Truck Driver 1

Employee Type

Classified

Time Type

Full time

Position Term

12 Month

Position Details

Summary of Duties:

This position will perform a variety of waste, bio-waste and recycling collection functions, including collecting and transporting waste, recyclable, and confidential materials from university buildings and outside locations including sorting and processing of recyclable and bio-waste materials. This position will operate one ton and larger delivery vans, forklifts, skid steer loader, recycling baler, rotary paper shredder, dust collection system and Steam treatment equipment. This position will operate a non-CDL small rear load garbage truck to collect and transport food waste and animal bedding materials to the WSU Compost facility. The use of these trucks will also include servicing small waste roll cart containers. This position will operate a non-CDL roll off truck to collect and transport large containers of waste/recycling materials. Position may assist and provide back up to Surplus Stores, Waste Collectors and STI Operators on their daily tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment safely in all weather conditions and working environments.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a current forklift operator’s certification.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, record free from serious traffic violations, eighteen years of age or older, the ability to read and write, and physical ability to perform heavy outdoor work; OR equivalent education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of recycling commodity classifications and grades of paper and plastics. Demonstrated knowledge of commingled collection processes and allowable materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper loading and transportation and shipping procedures for commodities.
• Demonstrated ability to operate recycling and box trucks.
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s license and safe driving record.

To support WSU’s ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $2,500.00. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive – Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu).

This recruitment is approved for a referral incentive for eligible WSU employees. For instructions to complete this process and eligibility visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/employees/benefits/employees-benefits-total-compensation-package/hiring-incentive/

About Facilities Services (WSU Pullman)

Facilities Services’ primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus.

We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. We believe in developing solutions of lasting value through robust dialogue and collaboration with our campus partners and industry. Our staff of skilled trades-people, custodians, architects, engineers, interior designers, and support staff strive to demonstrate our commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Area/College

Additional Information:

Facilities Services

Department Name

Facilities Services, Operations

City, State, Zip

Pullman, WA, 99163

Monthly Salary: Range 34 G | $3,376.00 to $3,883 .00 (Step G - M)

Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 OR applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf.

Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility

Overtime Eligible

Fte

100%

This is a Permanent position.

Posting Close Date

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Required Documents

• Resume

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].