Motor Vehicle Operator II

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:63520200 - FS-OPER EG GROUNDS-MAINT

Classification Title:

Motor Vehicle Operator II 

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Completion of ninth grade and One (1) year of relevant experience. Classified Driver License (CDL) may be required based on the type of vehicle operated.

Job Description:

Safely operates large state vehicles in excess of 30,000 lbs. to remove waste and recycling from UF campus. Drives front-load refuse truck and empties contents of dumpsters and carts into the collection truck. Will also drive to some off-campus locations for collection and to disposal or processing sites operated by Alachua County and various private partners. Maintains collection information in electronic format via tablet noting the collection stops as they are completed. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required in order to operate a truck of this size and maintaining a valid CDL is a requirement of the position. This includes annual CDL physical as well as CDL required random drug screenings as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Functions as part of the Recycling & Solid Waste Management team. Able to communicate effectively to the supervisor as well as other team members on a daily basis. This is a flexible work environment in which the team members fill in for different routes as needed.

Operates external equipment such as cart tippers in order to safely collect recyclable materials. Will move and relocate food compost carts, paper recycling carts, bottle & can recycling carts, and other collection containers in order to facilitate collection into the larger vehicle. May also operate smaller carrier truck capable of moving front-load dumpsters and collecting baled cardboard, furniture, and metals as well as other large items. May work campus events to provide recycling collection assistance during normal business hours and non-business hours such as nights and weekends. During daily route on campus, driver will record all collection stops completed and document and report any issues encountered. Driver will immediately phone or radio Supervisor to notify of any situations where immediate attention or action is required.

Performs daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and keeps trip logs as required. At the end of the shift cleans cab and washes down collection vehicle. Notes any preventive maintenance or work that needs to be performed on the vehicle that might prevent its safe operation. Reports any concerns, issues, or defects to the Supervisor in a timely manner.

Attends departmental meetings and other university related training sessions. Performs related work and general departmental work as required. 

This position requires a post-offer health assessment as required in order to hold a CDL.

Valid CDL Driver’s License is Required.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

40 hours per week, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday – Friday is the typical schedule.

Adjustments to this schedule may be required by the Supervisor during heavy volumes such as campus housing move-in and move-out periods.

A monthly Saturday rotation is also a part of the normal schedule.

During large events such as football games, weekend work may be required.

During periods of storm debris collection or other emergencies this position will be classified as essential personnel and may be required to work to facilitate campus clean up.

Some overtime may be required.  

Expected Salary:

$21.28 Hourly based on experience.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of ninth grade and One (1) year of relevant experience. Classified Driver License (CDL) may be required based on the type of vehicle operated.

Preferred: At least one year of experience driving front-load recycling and solid waste trucks. 
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

 

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