Solid Waste Collection Operator

  • City Of Olathe
  • Olathe, Kansas
  • Jun 15, 2024
Full Time Sanitation and Solid Waste

Job Description

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Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

The City of Olathe Solid Waste Division is accepting applications for a Solid Waste Collection Operator in our Recycling section. Operators are assigned collection routes and drive fully automated trucks equipped with controls to operate a mechanical arm that lifts, dumps, and returns carts to the curb.

All Solid Waste Operator positions are incentive-based. You are guaranteed to be paid for your scheduled weekly hours, even if routes are completed early. You must work each scheduled day to receive incentive pay.

A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a favorable driving record is required.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
  • Prepare refuse collection equipment for daily operations by conducting a pre-operations inspection, routine maintenance and cleanliness of the equipment to evaluate proper working condition.
  • Complete daily route assignments and transport refuse to the Solid Waste Transfer Station or approved disposal/recycling/composting facility as directed.
  • Complete daily reports and related documentation and correspondence for all operations and activities within the area of responsibility.
  • Ensure that the equipment and vehicles associated with the division are operated in compliance with Federal, State and local codes, ordinances and regulations.
  • Cooperate with immediate supervisors to ensure all customer service requests are resolved; respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Accept a responsible role in implementing the safety culture of the department; ensure adherence of safe work practices, procedures and equipment are complying of Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.


Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience : One year of experience in assigned functional area is desirable.

Education : High School graduate or equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates : Possession of a Class B Commercial Drivers License with air-brake endorsement.

Supervises : N/A.

Job Address

Olathe, Kansas United States View Map