Solid Waste Laborer

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Employment TypeSeasonal (Seasonal)

Job Summary

Hourly Rate: $23.75

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.

A Driver's License is not 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.

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