Solid Waste Collection Operator

City of Olathe•Waynesboro, VA

3d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Olathe is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Solid Waste Collection Operator to join a team that provides one of the community’s most visible and essential public services. In this role, you will help deliver reliable waste and recycling collection for Olathe residents while supporting high standards of public service, operational excellence, and community pride. This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in meaningful work, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and are committed to safety, dependability, professionalism, and excellent customer service. The City of Olathe’s Solid Waste Division is nationally recognized for excellence in customer service and operational performance. Our culture is grounded in Customer Service, Teamwork, Learning, Communication, and Leadership Through Service. We foster a supportive, empowering workplace and invest in employees through paid training and professional development, ensuring that every team member plays an essential role in our success. 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

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A class B commercial driver’s license with air-brake endorsement and favorable driving record are required.
Hardworking, respectful, service-oriented, and committed to team success.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.