Truck Driver (CDL)

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category: Other

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement:

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Advertised Job Summary:

Drives large, heavy, and specialized on road vehicles having complex technical operating requirements and maintains vehicle and waste equipment relating to environmental service programs serving designated facilities on the Columbia campus of the University of South Carolina.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 2 or more years of job related experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:

• CDL required

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma and five years driving with a CDL.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Good driving record, attention to detail, attendance and reliability. Safety minded. Initiative. Team work. Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to equipment operation and waste hauling.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards of equipment operation and of appropriate safety precautions. Ability to keep written records.

Job Duty:

Maintains campus dumpsters and dumpster areas by performing routine inspections and repairs; painting dumpsters when necessary; replacing worn or damaged lids; applying grease to fittings; baling cardboard; picking up pallets, fluorescent light bulbs, batteries and other recyclables, and disposing of them at appropriate locations; delivering and removing recycle bins; and keeping storage areas, and waste and recycle centers clean and orderly.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty:

Maintains commercial waste vehicles by conducting daily pre-trip and routine inspections, performing minor repairs, ensuring that preventative maintenance duties are performed according to established schedules, troubleshooting and solving or reporting mechanical problems, taking vehicle to approved wash facilities and ensuring vehicle is properly cleaned, and following all safety procedures, and national and local codes and regulations.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Function: No

Percentage of Time: 5

Job Duty:

Maintains and follows a safe, productive, cost effective, and comprehensive planned and corrective waste collection program for constant reliable operations relating to trash and recycling collection by operating commercial waste vehicles; establishing and following efficient routes and schedules; driving to approved waste dumping facilities and emptying truck when it is full; using the back-up camera

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 35

Job Duty:

On a daily basis, maintains and completes accurate daily time sheets, route sheets, and records on all scheduled and emergency repairs performed on assigned equipment. Assists with the Facility Services inventory control by requesting, receiving and monitoring maintenance supplies, materials, and tools from Consolidated Supplies and outside vendors following established procurement policies and procedures. Attends meetings and training events related to customer service, safety, and continuous improvement.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 5

Job Duty:

Open and closing the dumpster gates; picking up any waste that falls to the ground when the containers are emptied prior to leaving the dumpster site; contacting Campus Police or Parking Services to report blocked dumpsters; and reporting delays, accidents, or problems to supervisor while complying with national and local codes and regulations and exhibiting professionalism in conduct, appearance, and work practices.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 35

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive: Yes

Hazardous weather category: Essential

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 09/30/2026

Job Close Date: 11/14/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by November 14, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213867

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.