Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Drive Your Career Forward - Join the City of Olathe as a Commercial Solid Waste Collection Operator (Front-Load Dumpster Routes)
Do you have a Kansas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and are looking for stable work, competitive pay, and a role serving the community through commercial front-load dumpster collection? Do you enjoy spending your workday on the road, operating large trucks, and making a positive impact on the environment? If so, this could be the right opportunity for you.
Why Join Us?
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, empowered workplace and invest in employees through paid training and professional development—ensuring every team member plays an essential role in our success.
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Competitive Pay and Incentives
👉 To receive each installment, you must be actively employed at the time of payout and successfully meeting introductory period requirements. Current City of Olathe employees are not eligible.
Additional Perks:
Work Schedule & Holidays
If you're ready to build a rewarding career while making a visible difference in the community, apply today and join the City of Olathe's dedicated Solid Waste team.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing:
✅ Employment Verification
✅ Reference Check
✅ Criminal Background Check
✅ Driving Record Review
✅ DOT Physical Exam & Agility Screening
✅ Drug Screening
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
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.
Key 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.
Qualifications
Experience: One year of related experience is preferred.
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Licenses & Certifications: A class B commercial driver’s license with air-brake endorsement and favorable driving record are required.