Solid Waste Collection Operator - Commercial Operations

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Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

The City of Olathe is recruiting for a Solid Waste Collection Operator to work in our Commercial Trash Services section. Commercial Operations provides non-contractual trash collection and disposal services to local businesses and multi-family properties.

Candidates for this position must have a Class B Commercial Driver's License with air-brake endorsement.

Additional information about Commercial Trash Services and other City of Olathe Solid Waste Collection services can be sourced through this link: Commercial Trash Services

Minimum to Mid-Point Pay Range: $23.75 - $26.49

Includes a $4,000 new hire bonus. The Hiring Bonus does not apply to employees who currently work in the Solid Waste Division.

Work Schedule: Tuesday

• Saturday 6:00am

• 2:00pm. Required to work all holidays except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

If a job offer is made, you must be able to successfully pass required pre-employment screenings which includes: Employment Verification, Reference Check, Criminal Background Check, Review of Driving Record, Physical, Drug Screen and Physical Agility Screening.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

• Prepare refuse collection equipment for daily operations by conducting a pre-operations inspection, routine maintenance and cleanliness of the equipment to evaluate proper working condition.

• Complete daily route assignments and transport refuse to the Solid Waste Transfer Station or approved disposal/recycling/composting facility as directed.

• Complete daily reports and related documentation and correspondence for all operations and activities within the area of responsibility.

• Ensure that the equipment and vehicles associated with the division are operated in compliance with Federal, State and local codes, ordinances and regulations.

• Cooperate with immediate supervisors to ensure all customer service requests are resolved; respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

• Accept a responsible role in implementing the safety culture of the department; ensure adherence of safe work practices, procedures and equipment are complying of Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience: One year of experience in assigned functional area is desirable.

Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a Class B Commercial Drivers License with air-brake endorsement.

Supervises: N/A.