Solid Waste Collection Operator - Residential Bulk Collections and Rolloff

## Solid Waste Collection Operator - Residential Bulk Collections and Rolloff Apply locations:
Public Works Operations time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
July 14, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR2249

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* Employment Type

** Full Time
** Job Summary
**** Drive Your Career Forward - Join the City of Olathe as a Commercial Solid Waste Collection Operator
** Are you a skilled CDL driver looking for a dependable career with meaningful public service impact? The City of Olathe is seeking a Commercial Solid Waste Collection Operator to perform
** rolloff, and residential bulk collection duties**. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the road, safely operating collection vehicles, and providing essential sanitation services to the community.
** Why Join Us?
** The City of Olathe’s Solid Waste Division is nationally recognized for excellence in customer service and operational performance. That commitment is reflected in the City’s annual citizen satisfaction survey, where residents consistently give Solid Waste services high marks for reliability and service quality. 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.

To learn more about our
** Vision, Values and Mission** .To learn more about our
** benefits**, .
** Competitive Pay and Incentives**
* ** Pay Range**:
Starting at **$23.75,
** up to **$29.00 per hour,
** based on qualifications.
* ** Incentive Based Pay Structure**:
Rewards efficiency--employees receive a
** full day's pay**, even when routes are completed early.
* ** Overtime Eligibility**:
Overtime is paid for hours worked over 40 per week.* **$4,000 New Hire Bonus** (paid in three installments):  + **$1,000
** after
** 30 days
** of employment  + **$1,000
** after
** six months
** employment  + **$2,000
** after
** one year
** of employment
* 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:
*** Paid Parental Leave
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee Wellbeing Program
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
** Work Schedule & Holidays**
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* Schedule:

** Monday - Friday
** 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM**, or until all routes are completed.
* ** Holidays Off:
** Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
* ** Other Holidays:
** Required to work all other 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…