CDL Driver - Solid Waste Collection Operator

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Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary CDL Driver - Solid Waste Collection Operator City of Olathe | $23.75-$31.79 per hour, depending on qualifications

Bonus: $4,000 new hire bonusCDL

Required:

Valid Kansas Class A or B CDLIncentive:
Full day’s pay even when routes are completed early

The City of Olathe is seeking a dependable full-time CDL driver to operate a recycling or yard waste collection vehicle. This position offers competitive pay, a $4,000 new hire bonus, local routes, strong benefits, and the opportunity to provide an essential public service while being home daily.

If you are a safety-focused driver with commercial driving experience and want to be home daily while working for a reliable public employer, we encourage you to apply.

Why work for the City of Olathe?

Home daily

Full-time, stable employment

Local routes

Competitive pay Incentive-based pay structure

Excellent benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays and leave

Opportunity to provide an essential public service to the Olathe community

What you'll do Operate a commercial collection truck on assigned recycling or yard waste routes

Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections

Monitor vehicle condition and report maintenance issues

Drive in accordance with safety procedures, traffic laws, and City standards

Provide reliable service to residents across the community

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Support safe, efficient route completion as part of the Solid Waste team

What we're looking for Valid Kansas Class A or B CDLSafe driving record

Dependability and strong attendance

Ability to perform physically demanding work and work outdoors year-round

Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently

Commitment to reliable public service and teamwork

Preferred qualifications

Previous experience operating a commercial truck

Experience in solid waste, sanitation, public works, commercial driving, construction hauling, or related heavy truck operations

Work schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or until all routes are completed

Holidays off:
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day If one of these holidays falls on a weekday, employees are required to work the following Saturday Other holidays:
Employees are required to work all other holidays

Benefits

The City of Olathe offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

KPERS retirement plan, if eligible
457 deferred compensation plan with up to 3% City match

Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Wellbeing Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
To learn more about our benefits, .$4,000 new hire bonus

Paid in three installments:$1,000 after 30 days of continuous employment $1,000 after six months of continuous employment $2,000 after one year of continuous employment

To receive each installment, employees must be actively employed at the time of payout and successfully meeting introductory period requirements. Current City of Olathe employees are not eligible.

If you are looking for a stable CDL driving position with meaningful public service work, apply to join the City of Olathe’s Solid Waste team.

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…