Working Title: Integrated Waste Management Operator II

State Role Title: Transportation Operator II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 100259 - Recycling/Integ Waste Mgt E&G

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $37,000 - $42,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 1/20/2026

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

Why Work at JMU?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:
• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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General Information:

James Madison University’s Facilities Management Department is accepting applications for three (3) Integrated Waste Management Operator II positions in the Recycling Department. Two positions are day shift, working Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and one position is evening shift, working Monday–Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Both day and evening shifts may have an altered schedule during the summer and require overtime as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out established campus routes to collect recyclable materials, reusable items, and general waste from designated locations
• Safely transports collected materials to appropriate recycling or disposal facilities in accordance with DOT regulations and University sustainability practices
• Maintains all assigned equipment and vehicles in proper operating condition by routinely checking and replenishing fluids, conducting basic inspections, and reporting mechanical issues promptly.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records related to all waste and recycling operations
• Assists with clearing out furniture and equipment from buildings undergoing renovation or demolition.
• Assists in the safe collection, handling, and management of universal waste materials, including various types of batteries and other regulated recyclable items.
• Employee is required to work all home football games.
• The employee in this position will be considered designated, meaning the work performed is essential to university operations and the employee will be required to work during periods of authorized closings.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Ability to maneuver manual and automatic transmissions, step vans, 1.5-ton box trucks, moving vans, rear-load packer trucks, and alternatively fueled vehicles in close quarters.
• Ability to maintain and lubricate equipment.
• Ability to operate trash compactors, rear-load packer truck compactors, hopper feeders, cardboard balers, forklifts, and conveyor belts.
• Demonstrated ability to lift 30 – 80 pounds repeatedly throughout shift with or without an accommodation.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles.
• Work independently and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to distinguish between and sort different grades of recyclables, trash, and other items that could contain blood-borne pathogens.
• Applicants must be at least 19 years old and possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 24 consecutive months.
• Must obtain a valid CDL Class B Driver’s License within one (1) year of hire.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.