Waste Collector

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

18556 (NE S WFSE Campuswide)
22682 (NE H NI WFSE Campuswide)

DEFINITION

Drive refuse trucks and collect campus refuse and garbage.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions allocated to this class have as the principal duty the collection of campus garbage and refuse. This involves driving and operating packer or dump trucks with a capacity of at least 16 cubic yards.

TYPICAL WORK

Drive refuse truck picking up garbage, refuse, scrap, etc., from campus buildings and facilities and transport to area transfer station, dump site or incinerator;

Perform minor service on equipment such as changing tires, oil and lubrication, filling hydraulic tanks, washing and cleaning truck;

Check waste hauled for dangerous or hazardous material; notify proper personnel for disposal;

Pick up, sweep or hose down around incinerator, transfer site or pickup areas;

Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read and write;

Possession of a valid State driver’s license;

Physical ability to perform heavy outdoor work.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

01/03/1973: New Class
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion