Sanitation Equipment Operator

4 weeks ago


Princeton, New Jersey, United States Princeton University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Sanitation Equipment Operator to join our team at Princeton University. As a key member of our Facilities Operations department, you will be responsible for providing recycling, special waste, and trash removal services on a daily basis for designated University properties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate specialized equipment, including commercial vehicles, to collect and dispose of waste and recyclables at designated University properties.
  • Manually lift and move waste and recyclables into dumpsters and/or waste vehicles.
  • Perform minor maintenance on commercial vehicles, including checking motor fluids and lubricants, greasing necessary fittings, and maintaining hydraulic fluids at proper levels.
  • Maintain daily logs of commercial vehicles and report defects to the Sanitation Crew Supervisor or fleet mechanic.
  • Inspect and maintain all dumpsters, greasing and/or replacing casters and lids as necessary, and report major defects to the Sanitation Supervisor.
  • Maintain dumpster sites, performing occasional racking and sweeping as necessary.
  • Operate trash compactors and perform minor repairs, such as checking hydraulic fluid levels.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
  • Demonstration of good interpersonal and communication skills in reading, writing, and receiving oral instructions in English.
  • Demonstration of excellence in customer service with emphasis on positive attitude.
  • Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with air brake endorsement and a current Federal D.O.T. medical form.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds, frequently lift up to 70 pounds, and push or pull forces up to 70 pounds constantly.
  • Ability to bend at the waist and knees, work overhead, and perform minor maintenance and inspections.
  • Ability to operate heavy hydraulic equipment using strong hand-eye coordination.
  • Ability to transport materials weighing up to 40 pounds up and down stairs, several times per day.
  • Ability to stand or walk for 4-6 hours at a time up to 6 days per week.
  • Ability to repetitively climb in and out of vehicles with 20 high steps, up to 50 times per day.
  • Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.
  • Ability to shovel snow and ice from trash sites.
  • Availability for overtime work on weekends, holidays, and after shift hours.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience in sanitation.
  • Fundamental knowledge of computer skills, accessing online resources, and trainings.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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