Waste Management Worker

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position information

posting date 08/17/2026

open until filled yes

position number

position number 0409000

position title

hiring range minimum

hiring range minimum $26.43

hiring range maximum

hiring range maximum $26.43

union type

seiu level

seiu level e

flsa status

flsa status non-exempt

employment category

employment category regular full time

scheduled months per year

scheduled months per year 12

scheduled hours per week

scheduled hours per week 40

schedule

this position is sat – wed, 6:30am – 3:00pm. Days off are thurs/fri

location of position

hanover, nh

remote work eligibility? Onsite only

is this a term position?

is this a term position? No

if yes, length of term in months.

if yes, length of term in months. N/a

is this a grant funded position?

is this a grant funded position? No

position purpose

under minimal direction from supervisory staff, performs a wide variety of often strenuous physical tasks associated with the collection, sorting and disposal of waste and recycled materials from the dartmouth campus. In support of departmental operations and on an as-needed basis also performs snow and ice removal and labor-related activities including movement of furniture, equipment and supplies to various locations and providing support for set-up and take-down of events on campus throughout the year.

Must be capable of proficiently operating a variety of medium and light equipment. This specifically includes the safe operation of compactor and other trucks associated with the collection and transport of waste and recycling in constrained locations as well as the operation of fixed compactors.

description

required qualifications - education and yrs exp

required qualifications - education and yrs exp high school or equivalency

required qualifications - skills, knowledge and abilities

• 2+ years relevant experience.
• demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain medium and small equipment.
• strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• ability to work autonomously.
• ability to perform strenuous physical activities in all weather conditions.
• willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
• must be qualified under the terms of the dartmouth college driver safety and motor vehicle policy.
• must be willing to take and pass a department of transportation ( dot ) physical examination.
• must pass an annual hearing test.
• must successfully complete the following training prior to undertaking work to which training relates including driver safety, forklift operator, lockout/tagout, confined spaces and hazard communication.

• high level of knowledge regarding and ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of powered equipment such as jackhammers, snow blowers, pumps, and electric snakes.
• ability to understand and apply occupational safety and health administration ( osha ) guidelines relating to excavation, drainage, and confined space entry.
• ability to direct the work of and provide hands‑on leadership for small work parties assigned to specific projects.

department contact for recruitment inquiries campus services hr

department contact phone number

department contact phone number

department contact for cover letter and title

department contact for cover letter and title gregory frost

department contact's phone number

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