Waste Management Worker

Dartmouth College
  • Hanover, NH
    15 days ago

    Job Description

    Position Details

    Position Information

    Posting date 08/17/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 0409000 Position Title Waste Management Worker Hiring Range Minimum $26.43 Hiring Range Maximum $26.43 Union Type SEIU SEIU Level E FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year 12 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? No If yes, length of term in months. n/a 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 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.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • 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 603-646-3605 Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Gregory Frost Department Contact's Phone Number Gregory.R.Frost@dartmouth.edu Equal Opportunity Employer

    Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

    Background Check

    Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

    Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

    UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 8/17/2026 THROUGH 8/24/2026.

    Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

    Additional Instructions Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86886

    Key Accountabilities

    Description

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Assists with the collection, sorting, and disposal of bulk and contained solid waste, compost, universal waste and recycled materials.
    • Removes debris, discarded items, and other waste material from outdoor areas and loading docks and transports for disposal.
    • Assists with the set-up and take-down associated with major events on the campus, such as commencement and reunions, conferences, picnics and concerts. Includes activities such as the transport, assembly, disassembly and storage of furniture, platforms, barricades, public address, sound and lighting systems.
    • Packs, loads, transports, unloads, unpacks, arranges, and stores furniture, equipment and supplies between College locations.

    Percentage Of Time Description

    • Performs assigned custodial and maintenance tasks to maintain shop area vehicles in a neat, clean and orderly condition.
    • Performs snow and ice removal operations using medium and small equipment and hand tools.

    Percentage Of Time Description

    In support of duties as assigned above, operates medium and light-duty equipment including but not limited to types as described below:

    • Light Duty Equipment: Snowblower
    • Medium Duty Equipment: Sidewalk Plow with accessories; Medium Tractor with accessories; Forklift; Box Truck; Pick-Up Truck with snowplow or sander; Stake Bed Truck; Trash Compactor Truck; Telehandler

    Percentage Of Time Description

    Culture and Employee Belonging

    We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

    • Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
    • Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
    • Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College

    Percentage Of Time

    • -- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. -- Performs other duties as assigned

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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    Optional Documents

    • Resume
    • Cover Letter

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHanover, NH

    Skills

    • Blowersunmatched
    • Car Rentalsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compactorunmatched
    • Conferencesunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Disassemblersunmatched
    • Excavationunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Furnitureunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Higher Educationunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • LinkedInunmatched
    • Loading Dockunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Pumpsunmatched
    • Recyclingunmatched
    • Telescopic Handlerunmatched
    • Vehicle Drivingunmatched
    • Waste Disposalunmatched
    • Waste Managementunmatched
    • Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collectionunmatched

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