SOLID WASTE OPERATOR
About The Position
The Solid Waste Operator operates vehicles and equipment used to collect and dispose of solid waste, collects refuse on assigned commercial or residential routes, deposits materials at the city landfill, and ensures collection vehicles are equipped and serviced for their routes. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday, either 6:00 AM–2:00 PM or 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Depending on workload, the operator may work from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some overtime, Saturdays, and holidays required. The role involves operating a range of collection vehicles and powered equipment, assisting with routine maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and facilities, and performing manual collection work. Operators may lift and carry moderate to heavy waste materials for short durations. They maintain cleanliness, perform daily preventive and routine checks, and provide leadership on assigned routes. The position requires the ability to work scheduled holiday and Saturday shifts and withstand exposure to extreme and variable weather conditions.
Requirements
- Possess an appropriate, valid Kansas Commercial Driver's License.
- Be able to work holiday shifts and Saturday shifts as scheduled.
- Be able to withstand exposure to extreme and variable weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Operate rear-load, automated side-load, front-load, roll-off, and hook-lift trucks, as well as other powered equipment used for collection, recycling, and disposal of commercial and residential solid waste.
- Collect solid waste on assigned commercial or residential routes and deposit refuse and debris at the city landfill.
- Ensure collection vehicles are properly equipped and serviced for routes.
- Assist with routine maintenance of division vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
- Participate in manual collection of waste and debris, including lifting and carrying moderate to heavy materials for short durations.
- Maintain cleanliness and conduct daily preventive and routine maintenance checks of assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Provide leadership on assigned routes.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, with options dependent on coverage levels.
- Other wellness benefits and perks.
- 12 vacation days accrued per year.
- 12 sick days accrued per year.
- 2 personal leave days.
- 10 paid holidays.
- 12 weeks of caregiver leave.
- Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
