Senior Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Operator

Job Title

Senior Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Operator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Utilities & Energy Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

 

Who We Are

Utilities & Energy Services in the Division of Operations includes over 240 staff members with varied backgrounds and interests. Our goal is to be a world class leader in the production, delivery, and management of utilities and energy services, fostering a culture of excellence while effectively stewarding university resources and the environment. If you would like to learn more about UES, please visit: https://utilities.tamu.edu/

What We Want

We are seeking Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Operators with various levels of experience. Individuals with very little experience are encouraged to apply, as well as those with multiple years of experience. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What You Need to Know

We have multiple openings, so please include your work history with brief details by attaching a resume or completing the application. Our department may contact you to schedule an interview. The recruitment process, including screening, interview and references, will determine the best position match for finalists. 

Qualifications:

Senior Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Operator:

• Requires high school or equivalent and 3 years of solid waste/recycling collection experience
• Responsible for operation of solid waste front load collection vehicle and roll-on/roll-off truck.
• Valid driver’s license
• Pay Range: $18.80-$23.71

Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Operator:

• Requires high school or equivalent and 1 year of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Under general supervision, operates the solid waste/recycling collection vehicles to run the routes.
• Valid driver’s license
• Pay Range: $16.35-$20.62

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.