Solid Waste Collection Operator

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* Employment Type

** Full Time
** Job Summary
**** Drive Your Career Forward - Join our Team as a Solid Waste Collection Operator!
**** Do you have a Kansas Class B commercial driver's license
** and are looking for  Do you enjoy spending your workday  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.

To learn more about our Vision, Values and Mission click . To find out more about our benefits click .
** 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.* **$4,000 New Hire Bonus**, paid in three increments:  + **$1,000
** at
** 30 days of employment**  + **$1,000
** at
** Six months of employment**  + **$2,000
** at
** One year 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!
**** 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.
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* 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.

The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident.
It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do.
Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing Live Well wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially.

The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible.
If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.
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