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Employment TypeFull Time
Job SummaryThe 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.
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Commercial Trash Services Minimum to Mid-Point Pay Range: $23.75 - $26.40 depending on qualifications and experience.
Includes a $4,000 new hire bonus to be paid in three increments:
- $1,000 paid on first paycheck
- $1,000 paid after 30 days of employment
- $2,000 paid after 6 months of employment
The Hiring Bonus will be paid on the first pay date following a full pay period in which it was earned. Employees MUST be employed when the incentive is paid.
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, ReferenceCheck, CriminalBackground Check, Review ofDrivingRecord, Physical, DrugScreen 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.
