Solid Waste Collection Operator - Commercial
Full Time
Olathe, KS
$19.65 - $24.56 an hour
Posted
Job description
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Attention: Class B CDL Drivers! The City of Olathe is looking for drivers to join our Solid Waste Commercial Team.
* * * * * $4,000 HIRING BONUS * * * * *
Come join the City of Olathe’s Solid Waste Division as a Commercial Collection Operator.
Pay Range: $19.65 to $24.56 per hour
Our drivers enjoy:
- A great team-culture
- Guaranteed 40 hours
- Local driving
- Well-maintained equipment
- Clothing allowance
- Personal protective equipment
- Training and development
- Great benefits! Click
hereto learn more about our benefits.
As a Solid Waste Collection Operator you will:
- Prepare refuse collection equipment for daily operations by conducting pre-trip inspections, 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 route sheets and related documentation and correspondence for all operations and activities within the area of responsibility.
- Cooperate with immediate supervisors to ensure all customer service requests are resolved.
- Communicate professionally with customers and report any customer issues/complaints to appropriate internal contacts.
- Accept a responsible role in implementing the safety culture of the department; ensure adherence of safe work practices, procedures and equipment are complying with Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Make minor repairs and adjustments to vehicle when required; coordinate with supervisor for proper maintenance to be performed.
- Exhibit a positive attitude towards company, customer, and municipal goals.
- Clean waste from the packer blade and the truck body to ensure smooth and safe operations.
- Get in and out of vehicle frequently.
- Open corral doors to access containers as needed, roll 2–4 yard dumpsters on castors into position for dumping.
- Use a combination of electric controls and a joystick to pick up and empty dumpsters, using forks on front of truck.
- Keep assigned vehicle clean inside and outside.
- Assist in completing other routes as needed.
- Attend and participate in organization training courses as assigned.
Work Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 6:00 am – 2:00 pm; overtime as needed.
Must successfully pass pre-employment screenings which include:
- Employment Verification and Reference Check
- Criminal Background Check
- Review of Driving Record
- Physical
- Drug Screen
- Agility Screening
HIRING BONUS DETAILS:
Solid Waste Collection Operators responding to this job posting and hired AFTER April 3, 2023, will be eligible for a $4,000 hiring bonus 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 the pay period in which it was earned. Employees MUST be employed when the incentive is paid.
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.
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