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  • Solid Waste Laborer

    Olathe, Kansas United States City Of Olathe Full Time Aug 13, 2025
    City of Olathe Employer:

    City Of Olathe

    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 LiveWell 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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    Job Description

    If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

    Employment Type
    Seasonal (Seasonal)

    Job Summary

    Join Our Team as a Seasonal Solid Waste Laborer!
    Help keep Olathe clean and green by working alongside our dedicated Solid Waste Division team.

    As a Seasonal Laborer, you'll assist with the manual collection of yard waste, recycling, or trash, supporting crews operating rear-loader collection vehicles.

    We're looking for team players who thrive in a crew environment and follow directions with ease.
    • Hourly Rate: $20.50
    • Driver’s License: Required
    • Duration: Seasonal position, expected to last no more than six (6) months


    Apply today and play a key role in supporting a cleaner, more sustainable community!

    Seasonal employees are hired for one season of the year to perform a seasonal function. Seasonal employees shall not work more than six months in atwelve-month period. Seasonal employees will receive legally required benefits (e.g. socialsecurity, workers’ compensation), but are ineligible for the City of Olathe’s health plan and other
    benefits including KPERS.

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

    The Solid Waste Laborer performs the activities and operations of the assigned solid waste collection work group supporting the collection of residential, commercial, curbside recycling and bulky item refuse. Pickup of material may be by manual, semi-automated or automated methods.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Assists with daily route assignments and transports refuse to the Solid Waste Transfer Station or approved disposal/recycling/composting facility as directed; uses a variety of work methods in the completion of collection work assignments which include manual, semi-automated, and automated methods based on assignment.
    • P repares vehicle for daily operations by conducting a pre-operation inspection of the vehicle and equipment to evaluate proper working condition; c leans inside and outside of vehicle when needed; makes minor repairs and adjustments when required; coordinates with supervisor for proper maintenance to be performed.
    • Completes daily reports and related documentation and correspondence for all operations and activities within the area of responsibility.
    • Responsible for completing work in a manner that supports and is consistent with the safety culture of the division; ensure the adherence of safe work practices and procedures; ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
    • Cooperates with immediate supervisors to ensure customer service requests are resolved; responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complains in an efficient and timely manner.


    Qualifications

    Experience : One year of related work experience is preferred.

    Education : A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

    Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.
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