Solid Waste Collection Operator - Bulk

City of Olathe•Waynesboro, VA

10d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Olathe is seeking a dependable full-time CDL driver in our Bulk services area. This position provides essential frontline solid waste services by collecting items that are too large or unsuitable for regular curbside trash collection. Join a team that delivers reliable public services to Olathe residents while offering local routes and the opportunity to be home daily. 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 with a favorable driving record
Dependability and strong attendance
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 vehicle
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 collection vehicles and equipment used for bulk and special waste pickup.
Collect and load bulky household items, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, bagged excess waste, and other approved materials.
Follow assigned routes, pickup schedules, and service requests.
Inspect materials for safety hazards, prohibited items, and hazardous waste that cannot be collected.
Safely operate around residents, parked vehicles, traffic, and narrow residential streets.
Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance or equipment concerns.
Use radios, mobile devices, and work-order systems to communicate service status and report missed pickups, access issues, or other concerns.
Support crew coverage during peak workload periods, employee absences, weather events, and special collection needs.
Provide professional, courteous customer service to residents.
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.