Solid Waste Laborer

City of Olathe (KS) • Olathe, KS

100d • $20

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Seasonal Solid Waste Laborer! Help keep Olathe clean and green by working alongside our dedicated Solid Waste Division team. As a Seasonal Laborer, you'll assist with the manual collection of yard waste, recycling, or trash, supporting crews operating rear-loader collection vehicles. We're looking for team players who thrive in a crew environment and follow directions with ease. Hourly Rate: $20.50. Driver's License: Required. Duration: Seasonal position, expected to last no more than six (6) months. Apply today and play a key role in supporting a cleaner, more sustainable community! Seasonal employees are hired for one season of the year to perform a seasonal function. Seasonal employees shall not work more than six months in a twelve-month period. Seasonal employees will receive legally required benefits (e.g. social security, workers' compensation), but are ineligible for the City of Olathe's health plan and other benefits including KPERS.

Requirements

• One year of related work experience is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily route assignments and transports refuse to the Solid Waste Transfer Station or approved disposal/recycling/composting facility as directed; uses a variety of work methods in the completion of collection work assignments which include manual, semi-automated, and automated methods based on assignment.
• Prepares vehicle for daily operations by conducting a pre-operation inspection of the vehicle and equipment to evaluate proper working condition; cleans inside and outside of vehicle when needed; makes minor repairs and adjustments when required; coordinates with supervisor for proper maintenance to be performed.
• Completes daily reports and related documentation and correspondence for all operations and activities within the area of responsibility.
• Responsible for completing work in a manner that supports and is consistent with the safety culture of the division; ensure the adherence of safe work practices and procedures; ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Cooperates with immediate supervisors to ensure customer service requests are resolved; responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

Benefits

• Legally required benefits (e.g. social security, workers' compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees