CDL Driver - Solid Waste Collection Operator

City Of Olathe; United States; Presencial; USD 33.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Home daily

Full-time employment

Local routes

Competitive pay

Incentive-based pay structure

Excellent benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays and leave

New hire bonus

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Olathe is seeking a dependable full-time CDL driver to operate a recycling or yard waste collection vehicle. This role offers a $4,000 new hire bonus, local routes, home daily, and competitive pay. Schedule is typically 6:30 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with holidays observed. Work outdoors and provide essential public service to the Olathe community. You will perform pre-trip inspections, monitor vehicle condition, drive safely, and ensure on-time route completion while

Formación

• Requires valid Kansas Class A or B CDL.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

CDL license

Safe driving

Dependability

Outdoor physical work

Safety procedures

Public service teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type Full Time

Job Summary

CDL Driver - Solid Waste Collection Operator 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.

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 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

• 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)

$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.

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, rules 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.

The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident. It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do. Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible. If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.