Solid Waste Collection Operator

Position: Solid Waste Collection Operator I
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* Employment Type

** Full Time
** Job Summary
**** Drive Your Career Forward - Join our Team as a Solid Waste Collection Operator on our Commercial team!
**** Do you have a Kansas Class A or B commercial driver's license
** and are looking for  Do you enjoy spending your workday  If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The City of
** Olathe’s Solid Waste Division
** is nationally recognized for excellence in customer service and city operations. Our culture is built on
** Customer Service, Teamwork, Learning, Communication, and Leadership through Service.
** At the City of Olathe, we foster a supportive and empowered work environment. We invest in our employees through
** paid professional development and training**, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in our success.

To learn more about our Vision, Values and Mission click . To find out more about our benefits click .
** Competitive Pay and

Incentives:

**
* ** Pay Range**:
Starting at **$23.75,
** up to **$26.49**, based on qualifications.
* ** Incentive Based Pay Structure**:
This structure rewards efficiency, ensuring you receive a
** full day's pay**, even if all collection routes are completed early.
* ** Overtime Eligibility**:
Earn overtime for hours worked beyond 40 per week.* **$4,000 New Hire Bonus**, paid in three increments:  + **$1,000
** on your first paycheck  + **$1,000
** after
** 30 days
** of employment  + **$2,000
** after
** six months
** of employment
* To receive each installment, you must be actively employed at the time of payout and successfully meeting introductory period requirements. (Current Solid Waste Division employees are not eligible).
*** Additional Perks:
*** Paid Parental Leave
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee Wellbeing Program
* Employee Assistance Program
** Work Schedule & Holidays:**
* *
* Schedule:

** Monday - Friday
** 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM**, or until all routes are completed.
* ** Holidays Off:
** Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
* Required to work all other holidays.
* If you're ready to
** build a rewarding career
** while making a difference in your community,
** apply today
** and become part of our
** dedicated team at the City of Olathe!
**** Pre-Employment Requirements:
** A job offer is contingent upon successfully passing the following screenings:
Employment Verification Reference Check Criminal Background Check Driving Record Review 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.
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* Education:

** A high…