Equipment Operator III Recycling
Equipment Operator III Recycling
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Job Description
Overview
Incumbents in the Equipment Operator series operate a variety of heavy equipment including roll off trucks garbage trucks Tractors backhoes delivery trucks conveyorbelts compactors and fork lifts. Incumbents in this position (Equipment Operator III) are responsible for picking up material to be recycled processed and sold. The Incumbent is responsible for the general pick up of all recycled material on campus knowledge of pickup routes and general cleaning. The employee maintains public recycling dropoff areas and cages for continued use. They work as a member of the Resource and Recovery team and will help other areas of the department to accomplish goals.
Responsibilities
- Plans coordinates and manages the pickup of all recyclable materials for recycling throughout campus.
- Delivers material to the recycling center and places material into proper storage units.
- Helps in the processing of recyclable material which includes but is not limited to sorting material baling material and transporting material.
- Works around and operates machinery including forklifts conveyors compactors etc.
- Supervises dropoff area and clean up as necessary.
- Creates relationships with building managers and FM crew members in charge of recycling in their respective areas.
- Maintains roll off cages of recyclable material.
- Helps maintain cleanliness of the recycling center and areas throughout campus.
- Serve as backup garbage truck driver.
- Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Four 4 years of related work experience
- Willingness to obtain Forklift certification
- Willingness to obtain class B CDL
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possesses a class B CDL
- Experienced in Recycling work environment
- Experienced with operating heavy equipment and machinery
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
- Knowledge of safety loading and maintenance procedures.
- Skill in organizing and coordinating multiple projects.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment.
- Ability to organize work flow to produce the most efficient productivity.
- Ability to interact and communicate well with coworkers campus customers and the public.
- Ability to prioritize work and accomplish tasks.
- Ability to read understand follow and enforce safety procedures.
- Ability to work without supervision.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Extensive physical activity. Must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (approximately 65 lbs). Work environment includes confined or narrow spaces and requires assuming uncomfortable positions such as crawling kneeling squatting etc. Work environment requires following safety precautions.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Employment Type
Full-Time
