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Heavy Vehicle Operator, Recycling and Waste Management - Facilities Management

Employer
Georgetown University
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Dec 10, 2019

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Job Details

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Heavy Vehicle Operator, Recycling and Waste Management - Facilities Management

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Heavy Vehicle Operator assists in ensuring that the University is in compliance with the District of Columbia's plan of mandatory recycling. S/he reports to the Recycling Project Manager in duties that include but are not limited to:
  • Drives driving refuse and recycling vehicles, picks up solid waste materials from designated collection points, examines waste for contaminants and hazardous waste, and transports to landfills.
  • Maintains daily collection records.
  • Assists in route scheduling and determination of pick up points.
  • Operates compactor units.
  • Arranges for truck and container repair and maintenance.
  • Lifts and empties heavy recycling and solid waste containers, processes materials, and cleans and disinfects recycling and solid waste vehicles, collection areas, and collection containers.
  • Assures all recycling and solid waste areas are clean, fully functional, and operational.

Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalency certification
  • 2 years of commercial or heavy vehicle driving experience
  • Valid CDL issued by the District of Columbia which must remain current throughout employment
  • Good knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment - including driving the vehicle, operating and programming the interior compactors, operating the lift gate, the steam cleaner, and the air brakes
  • Ability to learn categories of recyclable materials and maintain awareness of hazardous waste

Company

Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.

Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.

Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.


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Company info
Website
Telephone
2026872008
Location
37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US

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