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Title: Recycling Driver
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: University Housing Services

Job Summary

Under general supervision from designated supervisors, to provide assistance in the operation of a campus-recycling program. Incumbent will meet daily with a variety of university customers in the completion of assigned tasks.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$25.88 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Valid/current driver’s license as required by the State of Illinois for the type of motor vehicle(s) to be operated by the incumbent. Please note below.
3. Six (6) months of full time (or part-time equivalent) work experience as a route or commercial delivery driver or closely related experience to the given position.
4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful results of the pre-employment physical.

*NOTE: Must acquire a Class C (non-CDL) Driver's License within first five (5) months of employment for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

1. High school graduation (or equivalent).
2. Two (2) years of work experience related to driving motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight of 16,000 pounds or more.
3. Thorough knowledge of State of Illinois laws governing the operation of motor vehicle(s) on State highways.
4. Thorough knowledge of traffic regulations enforced in the community in which the campus is located.
5. Skill in the operation of motor vehicle(s) with electric lift gate.
6. Skill in operating power equipment such as a forklift (whether propane or electric).
7. Experience working with heavy machinery.
8. Knowledge of the end-market recycling process.
9. Pass required State of Illinois certifications.

Work Hours

Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00 pm

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
2. Ability to climb, bend, crouch, kneel, and reach overhead.
3. Ability to push, pull up to 60 lbs.
4. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Proposed Starting Date

June 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

*NOTE: Must acquire a Class C (non-CDL) Driver's License within first five (5) months of employment for this position.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive maximum eligible points on the exam. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.
To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts, and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.