CDL Driver - Solid Waste Collection Operator

City of Olathe•Waynesboro, VA

3d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Olathe is seeking a dependable full-time CDL driver to operate a recycling or yard waste collection vehicle. This position offers competitive pay, a $4,000 new hire bonus, local routes, strong benefits, and the opportunity to provide an essential public service while being home daily. If you are a safety-focused driver with commercial driving experience and want to be home daily while working for a reliable public employer, we encourage you to apply. 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.

Requirements

Valid Kansas Class A or B CDL
Safe driving record
Dependability and strong attendance
Ability to perform physically demanding work and work outdoors year-round
Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently
Commitment to reliable public service and teamwork
A class B commercial driver’s license with air-brake endorsement and favorable driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating a commercial truck
Experience in solid waste, sanitation, public works, commercial driving, construction hauling, or related heavy truck operations
One year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a commercial collection truck on assigned recycling or yard waste routes
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
Monitor vehicle condition and report maintenance issues
Drive in accordance with safety procedures, traffic laws, and City standards
Provide reliable service to residents across the community
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Support safe, efficient route completion as part of the Solid Waste team
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.