Building Services
Waste Collector
Job Code: 8556 – Contract Classified
Department Introduction:
Building Services delivers Custodial Services to the UW campus that provides exceptionally clean and sanitary environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors and manages the comprehensive Recycling & Solid Waste
Management program.
Job Purpose:
Under the direction of the Program Operations Manager drive the packer truck and collect solid waste and recyclables on the University of Washington’s central campus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Drive packer truck
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Collect garbage from waste containers located on the University's central campus
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Load contents into packer truck
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Off-load garbage at the City of Seattle North Transfer Station and/or other designated location
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Obtain receipt
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Turn in receipt to Fiscal Specialist at the end of each work day
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Collect cardboard, cans & bottles, and commingled recyclable materials from recycling containers and/or collection locations located around the University's central campus
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Load contents into packer truck or collection hopper
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Unload at a designated recycling facility
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Turn in receipt to Fiscal Specialist at the end of each work day
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Clean area around containers and report information necessary to maintaining containers
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Sweep up debris and spills following each dumpster collected
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Remove posters, handbills, and/or graffiti from containers
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Provide ongoing information to supervisor regarding containers requiring extensive maintenance i.e., graffiti removal, repainting, damage repairs, etc.
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Provide ongoing information to supervisor regarding inappropriate items disposed of in the solid waste stream
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Provide ongoing information to supervisor regarding the performance of the vendor the University has selected to provide additional waste collection services beyond the duties of UW waste collectors
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Annotate daily route sheet indicating status of each location (i.e., collected, checked, etc.)
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Assist in maintaining University container location maps and departmental program maps
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Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and minor service on the packer truck such as checking tires, filling windshield fluid, and cleaning the interior and exterior of the vehicle on an as needed basis
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Ability to operate at two-way radio/cell phone and respond to radio pages within 15 minutes
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Assist litter collectors as needed with waste disposal
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Perform other duties as assigned
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Regular and predictable attendance is required
Core Competencies:
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Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
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Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
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Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
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Be responsible and accountable
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Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
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Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude
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Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous
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Exhibit a professional work ethic
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Continuously promote a safe work environment
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Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
 Possession of a valid State driver’s license
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Ability to read & write
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Physical ability to perform heavy outdoor work
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Have knowledge and understand of safe work practices and policies
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Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
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Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures
Desirable Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
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Possession of a valid Class B Commercial driver's license with the air brake restriction removed
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Ability to obtain Class B passenger endorsement within 120 days of employment
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One year of full-time experience as a Truck Driver or similar work OR equivalent education/experience
Conditions of Employment:
 Valid Washington state driver’s license Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with a passenger endorsement and the air brake restriction removed
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Pre-employment drug test is required coupled with participation in an ongoing random drug/alcohol testing program in compliance with Federal DOT regulations
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Wear approved hearing protection as provided by employer
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Approved safety shoes must be provided at the expense of the employee and worn on the job; lifting, pushing, or pulling 0-50 lbs. frequently; 51-75 lbs. frequently; 76-100lbs frequently; 100+ occasionally with assistance
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Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment
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Hours of position M-F 5:00-1:30pm
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A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire
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