WRS-Driver

Job Details

Posting Number: S13709P

Title: WRS‑Driver 2

Department: FMD‑Svcs‑Waste Reduction

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Full/Part time: Full Time

Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 5:30am‑2:00pm; some weekend, after hours, and special event needs. Some on‑call rotation for emergency response. This is an essential worker.

Salary: $40,500 or commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 12/09/2025

Location: Athens Area

Proposed Starting Date: 02/02/2026

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR at hrweb.

This position reports to the Waste Reduction Supervisor. The role involves collecting and transporting solid waste, recyclables, and organics, operating various waste management vehicles (including front‑end loaders, hook lift trucks, cable hoist trucks, rear packers, and pickup truck & trailer), and maintaining vehicle and infrastructure. Routine vehicle and infrastructure inspection and maintenance are also performed.

Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or higher.

Prior related truck driving work experience.

Knowledge and understanding of CDL vehicles in the Waste Reduction Services Fleet.

Good safety record and knowledge of equipment operation hazards.

• CDL Class B or Higher
• Prior related truck driving work experience
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Experience working around sanitation / waste disposal equipment and infrastructure
• Experience working with automotive fluids, parts, inventory
• Experience operating Forklift and/or pickup truck and trailer

• Perform routine waste management collections operations to transport and deliver landfill, recyclables, and organics materials (65%).
• Perform routine vehicle and infrastructure inspections and maintenance (20%).
• Execute support operations for seasonal events and activities such as sporting events, housing move‑in/out, and project work (10%).
• Perform other department‑related duties as assigned (5%).

• Walk, stoop, bend, squat, lift, climb stairs, sit, and stand during an 8‑hour shift.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Exposure to potential workplace hazards such as sharp objects or hazardous materials.
• Sitting in potentially bumpy, vibrating, and/or loud vehicles.
• Driving.

Recruitment Contact:
Mason Towe

Email:
Mason.

Towe