CDL Driver - Solid Waste Collection Operator

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City of Olathe | $24.23 - $32.42 per hour, depending on qualifications

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  Valid Kansas Class A or B CDL

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  Safe driving record

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  Dependability and strong attendance

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

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  Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently

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  Commitment to reliable public service and teamwork

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  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.

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  Completes daily route assignments and transports refuse to the Solid Waste Transfer Station or approved disposal, recycling, or composting facility as directed.

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  Completes daily reports and related documentation and correspondence for operations within the area of responsibility.

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  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.

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  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.

• Previous experience operating a commercial truck

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

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.

• 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

Licenses & Certifications: A class B commercial driver’s license with air-brake endorsement and favorable driving record are required.