Truck Driver , Facilities Services

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At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

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 10 million 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, and the Cal Zero Waste program.

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, run the rear end controls on the packer truck, and stop to collect materials placed within receptacles or the replacement of the receptacles themselves throughout the campus and/or along the specified route.

Drives the packer truck to and from landfill, the transfer station, the recycling center, or other designated sites. Performs safety and maintenance inspections of trucks per a set schedule.

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

• 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.
• Employee follows health and safety guidelines/instructions and uses 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.

• 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 maintenance 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.

• Knowledge of principles of recycling and composting.

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.

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.