Solid Waste Collection Operator

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Employment Type

Job Summary

Residential CDL Driver / Solid Waste Collection Operator

City of Olathe, Kansas
Pay Range: $23.75-$31.79 per hour
New Hire Bonus: $4,000

The City of Olathe is hiring a Solid Waste Collection Operator to support residential and bulk item collection services. This position is part of the City’s Solid Waste Division and plays an important role in delivering reliable, safe, and efficient collection services to the community.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a Kansas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) who are seeking stable, full-time employment, competitive pay, strong benefits, and meaningful public service work.

Position Highlights

• Pay range: $23.75-$31.79 per hour, based on qualifications

• $4,000 new hire bonus

• Full-time City employment

• Day shift schedule

• Home daily

• Incentive-based pay structure

• Paid training and professional development

• Comprehensive benefits package

Typical schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or until all routes are completed.

Holiday Schedule

• Holidays off: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

• If one of these holidays falls on a weekday, employees are required to work the following Saturday

• Employees may be required to work other holidays in support of essential service operations

New Hire Bonus

This position is eligible for a $4,000 new hire bonus, paid in the following installments:

• $1,000 after 30 days of continuous employment

• $1,000 after 6 months of continuous employment

• $2,000 after 1 year of continuous employment

Employees must be actively employed at the time of payout and successfully meeting introductory period requirements. Current City of Olathe employees are not eligible.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Kansas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

• Safe driving record

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Strong commitment to safety, dependability, and customer service

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position

Benefits

The City of Olathe offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• KPERS retirement plan, if eligible

• 457 deferred compensation plan with up to 3% City match

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applicants may review the City’s full benefits package on the benefits page.

​Why Work for the City of Olathe?

The City of Olathe’s Solid Waste Division is recognized for strong customer service and operational performance. Employees are supported through a workplace culture centered on service, teamwork, communication, learning, and safety. Team members perform essential work that directly supports the health, safety, and quality of life of the Olathe community.

Apply if you are a qualified CDL driver seeking a stable career in public service, we encourage you to apply for the Solid Waste Collection Operator position with the City of Olathe.

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

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.