Solid Waste Laborer - City of Olathe (KS) : Job Details

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Employment Type

Seasonal (Seasonal)

Job Summary

Hourly Rate: $20.50

Join the City of Olathe's Solid Waste Division as a Seasonal Laborer, assisting with manual collection of yard waste, recycling, or trash alongside our dedicated team operating rear-loader collection vehicles.

We seek team-oriented individuals who excel in crew environments and can follow directions effectively.

Driver's License: Required

Apply now and be part of our mission to maintain a clean and sustainable city.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

* Manually assist in daily route assignments and transport refuse to the Solid Waste Transfer Station or approved disposal/recycling/composting facility as directed.

* Prepare vehicle for daily operations by conducting a pre-operation inspection of the vehicle and equipment to evaluate proper working condition.

* Clean inside and outside of vehicle when needed; make minor repairs and adjustments when required; coordinate with supervisor for proper maintenance to be performed.

* Complete daily reports and related documentation and correspondence for all operations and activities within the area of responsibility.

* Accept a responsible role in implementing the safety culture of the department; ensure the adherence of safe work practices and procedures; ensure compliance of Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

* 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 complains in an efficient and timely manner.

* Adhere to established work standards to ensure alignment with City goals and mission.

* All other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualification 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: 1 year of experience in assigned functional area is desirable.

Education: High School diploma or GED required.

Supervised by: Solid Waste Supervisor.

Supervises: N/A.