Solid Waste Collection Operator - Bulk

Olathe; Olathe, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New-hire bonus

Job summary

The City of Olathe is seeking a CDL Driver - Bulk Collection Operator to operate collection vehicles and load bulky items for streets and residents. The role is full-time, on-site with hourly pay between $24.23 and $32.42, depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities include following routes, inspecting for hazards, and ensuring safe operation around homes. A strong customer-service approach and teamwork are essential for success in this public-service position.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Kansas Class A or B CDL with a favorable driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate collection vehicles and equipment used for bulk and special waste pickup.
• Collect and load bulky household items, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, bagged excess waste, and other approved materials.
• Follow assigned routes, pickup schedules, and service requests.
• Inspect materials for safety hazards, prohibited items, and hazardous waste that cannot be collected.
• Safely operate around residents, parked vehicles, traffic, and narrow residential streets.
• Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance or equipment concerns.
• Use radios, mobile devices, and work-order systems to communicate service status and report missed pickups, access issues, or other concerns.
• Support crew coverage during peak workload periods, employee absences, weather events, and special collection needs.
• Provide professional, courteous customer service to residents.

Skills

Dependability

Attendance

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type Full Time

Job Summary: CDL Driver - Bulk Collection Operator

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate collection vehicles and equipment used for bulk and special waste pickup.
• Collect and load bulky household items, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, bagged excess waste, and other approved materials.
• Follow assigned routes, pickup schedules, and service requests.
• Inspect materials for safety hazards, prohibited items, and hazardous waste that cannot be collected.
• Safely operate around residents, parked vehicles, traffic, and narrow residential streets.
• Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance or equipment concerns.
• Use radios, mobile devices, and work-order systems to communicate service status and report missed pickups, access issues, or other concerns.
• Support crew coverage during peak workload periods, employee absences, weather events, and special collection needs.
• Provide professional, courteous customer service to residents.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Kansas Class A or B CDL with a favorable driving record
• Dependability and strong attendance
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently
• Commitment to reliable public service and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a commercial vehicle
• Experience in solid waste, sanitation, public works, commercial driving, construction hauling, or related heavy truck operations

Work schedule

Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or until all routes are completed

Holidays off: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

Other holidays: Required to work all other holidays

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers competitive pay, strong City benefits, local routes, and a $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 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

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.