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Recycling Driver

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Heavy Driver
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Posting Duration 6/17/2026 - 6/28/2026
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

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

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Valid State of Illinois Non-CDL Class C license (or must obtain a Non-CDL Class C License within the first five (5) months of employment).
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 position.
4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Two (2) years of work experience related to driving motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight of 16,000 pounds or more.
2. Skill in the operation of motor vehicle(s) with electric lift gate.
3. Skill in operating power equipment such as a forklift (whether propane or electric).
4. Experience moving very heavy loads of material with the aid of a pallet jack.
5. Ability to transport very heavy toters from building to truck.


Salary

$26.79 per hour


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Colette Homan
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments Special Instructions for Applicants
Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

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.

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.

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.

This position is represented by Teamsters Local 26.