Truck Driver (8553C), Facilities Services - 85718

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Departmental Overview

Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning and research. Through the efforts of over 400 dedicated staff members and serving over 10M building square feet and 1100 acres, Facilities Services includes the asset management program, custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, the Cal Zero Waste program.

Position Summary

The role of this position is to perform recycling and/or refuse collection duties following established practices and policies.

The position drives a rear loader packer truck and other class B vehicles; and collects refuse, recyclables or green waste on a specific route. Assist with loading and unloading refuse, recyclables, compost or green waste into/or from the packer truck, running the rear end controls on the packer truck, and stopping to collect materials placed within receptacles or the replacing the receptacles themselves throughout the campus and/or along the specified route. Drives the packer truck to and from landfill, the transfer station or recycling center or other designated sites. The position performs safety and maintenance inspections of trucks per a set schedule.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: May 1, 2026

Responsibilities

• Drives a rear loader packer truck or other class B vehicle and assists in the loading and unloading of recyclable material, green waste, garbage, etc. from trucks.
• Responsible for dumping trucks and collecting litter and empty receptacles.
• Delivers and collects receptacles.
• Operates loading and compacting controls on trucks.
• Cleans and lubricates pivot points on truck bodies.
• Inspects components and fluid levels for cab chassis, body and motors.
• Checks stress points for wear.
• Checks air pressure in tires and tires for wear.
• Recognizes and immediately reports problems and service needs to the lead or supervisor.
• Conducts truck safety inspections on a daily basis as required by the California Highway Patrol BIT Program.
• The employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions and using PPE (gloves, ear plugs, dust masks, hard toe shoes, uniforms).
• Keeps accurate records such as dump tag service requests, recharge numbers, and route lists.
• Paints, labels, and maintains containers and equipment as needed or directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill and experience driving a packer truck and/or large Class B commercial trucks safely and in tight, confined areas.
• Knowledge and skill to perform vehicle maintenances and safety inspections.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to move up to 75-100 lbs. routinely.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, clients and the campus community.
• Requires ability to work outdoors in fluctuating and/or extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies, work overtime, weekends, and on holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles of recycling and composting.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $34.01(Step 8) - $41.46 (Step 18).

This is a non-exempt, biweekly-paid position.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.