Solid Waste Collection Operator

City of Olathe•Waynesboro, VA

4d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Olathe is hiring a Solid Waste Collection Operator to support residential and bulk item collection services. This position is part of the City’s Solid Waste Division and plays an important role in delivering reliable, safe, and efficient collection services to the community. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a Kansas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) who are seeking stable, full-time employment, competitive pay, strong benefits, and meaningful public service work. 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 Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Safe driving record
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong commitment to safety, dependability, and customer service
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position
A class B commercial driver’s license with air-brake endorsement and favorable driving record are required.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

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.