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Public Works Operations, Olathe, KS, USA
Onsite
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
City of Olathe | $24.23 - $32.42 per hour, depending on qualifications
Bonus: $4,000 new hire bonus
CDL Required: Valid Kansas Class A or B CDL
Incentive: 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.
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
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 CDL
Safe 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, click here.
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 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.