Solid Waste Collection Operator I

Solid Waste Collection Operator

Drive your career forward - join our team as a Solid Waste Collection Operator on our commercial team!

Do you have a Kansas Class A or B commercial driver's license and are looking for steady work, great pay, and a meaningful role in our community? Do you enjoy spending your workday on the road, operating large trucks, and making a positive impact on the environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The City of Olathe's Solid Waste Division is nationally recognized for excellence in customer service and city operations. Our culture is built on Customer Service, Teamwork, Learning, Communication, and Leadership through Service. At the City of Olathe, we foster a supportive and empowered work environment. We invest in our employees through paid professional development and training, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in our success.

Competitive Pay and Incentives:

• Pay Range: Starting at $23.75, up to $26.49, based on qualifications.
• Incentive Based Pay Structure: This structure rewards efficiency, ensuring you receive a full day's pay, even if all collection routes are completed early.
• Overtime Eligibility: Earn overtime for hours worked beyond 40 per week.
• $4,000 New Hire Bonus, paid in three increments: $1,000 on your first paycheck, $1,000 after 30 days of employment, $2,000 after six months of employment.

Additional Perks:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule & Holidays:

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM, or until all routes are completed.
• Holidays Off: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Required to work all other holidays.

If you're ready to build a rewarding career while making a difference in your community, apply today and become part of our dedicated team at the City of Olathe!

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Employment Verification
• Reference Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Driving Record Review
• Physical Exam & Agility Screening
• Drug Screening

The Solid Waste Collection Operator performs the activities and operations of the assigned solid waste collection work group by the collection of residential, commercial, curbside recycling and bulky item refuse. The pick-up of material may be by automated, semi-automated or manual. This position performs skilled refuse equipment operation and routine maintenance of equipment and adheres to all safe work practices, safety procedures and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares refuse collection equipment for daily operations by conducting pre-operations inspection, routine maintenance and cleaning of the equipment, ensuring proper working condition; ensures that the equipment and vehicles associated with the division are operated in compliance with Federal, State and local codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Completes daily route assignments and transports refuse to the Solid Waste Transfer Station or approved disposal, recycling, or composting facility as directed.
• Completes daily reports and related documentation and correspondence for operations within the area of responsibility.
• Cooperates with immediate supervisors to ensure customer service requests are resolved, responding to public inquiries in a courteous manner, providing information within the area of assignment and resolving complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Takes a role in implementing the safety culture of the division; ensures adherence to safe work practices, procedures and compliance with Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Experience: One year of related experience is preferred.
• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licenses & Certifications: A class B commercial driver's license with air-brake endorsement and favorable driving record are required.