Job Title 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 Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Operator Here is a glimpse of the job: As a Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Operator or Senior Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Operator, you will use your superior driving and customer service skills to serve the needs of our campus community. Who we are Utilities & Energy Services (UES) includes over 200 staff members with varied backgrounds and interests. Our department values, nurtures, and respects all members of its community and ensures an environment where all associates are inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are committed to continuously improving the quality and value of service provided to our customers. We will strive to not only meet, but exceed, customer expectations in every interaction by providing personalized and professional solutions. We ensure that all communications to customers – both internal and external to the organization – are responsive, respectful, professional and solutions-oriented. If you would like to learn more about UES, please visit: https://utilities.tamu.edu/ This position is located in College Station, TX. Remote/Work from alternate location is not available at this time. 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 rollon/rolloff truck. + Valid Class B drivers license or ability to obtain within 6 months + Starting pay: $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 Class B drivers license or ability to obtain within 6 months + Starting pay: $20.62 Why Texas A&M University? 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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 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.  + Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month + Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.