MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR – WASTE AND RECYCLING

• Innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment
• Challenging and progressive career development
• On-site health & wellness programs
• On-site affordable day care
• Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events
• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

The University of Wisconsin (UW) System offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our community. The University contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees also receive a vacation package starting at 104 hours during first year, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday (36hrs each year), and paid legal holidays.

• Willingness to drive a box truck and forklift
• Willingness to work in a range of environments, such as warehouse, office, and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Evidence of ability to stand, walk, push, pull, and sit for extended periods of time
• Evidence of ability to frequently handle and lift heavy objects, up to 50 lbs. at a time
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver license (or other such valid operator’s permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation) and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business as detailed here: https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/

• Demonstrated experience using forklifts, compactors, and balers, or similar equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in recycling and waste diversion
• Evidence of ability to maintain a safe, clean, and positive work environment and to occasionally work under pressure or in stressful situations
• Demonstrated customer service experience
• Ability to occasionally work weekends or maintain a flexible schedule, such as for our annual Move-Out program (usually during late May)

• Cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
• Resume
• Document listing the names and contact information for three professional references

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether she/he meets any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
This is a continuous recruitment. Screening begins on November 17, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received after November 16, 2022 may not receive consideration.