CDL Driver - Front Load Solid Waste

If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.Employment TypeFull TimeJob SummaryFront Load CDL DriverCity of Olathe | $23.75 - $31.79 per hour, depending on qualificationsIncentive-Based Pay Structure: Employees receive a full day’s pay even when routes are completed early, rewarding efficiency and strong performance.The City of Olathe is seeking a dependable CDL driver to operate a front-load solid waste truck serving commercial customers throughout the community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stable full-time work, local routes, strong benefits, and the opportunity to provide an essential public service.If you are a safety-focused driver with commercial driving experience and want to be home daily while working for a reliable public employer, we encourage you to apply.Why work for the City of Olathe?Home dailyFull-time, stable employmentLocal routesCompetitive payIncentive-based pay structureExcellent benefitsRetirement benefitsPaid holidays and leaveOpportunity to provide an essential public service to the Olathe communityWhat you’ll doOperate a front-load refuse truck on assigned commercial routesService dumpsters and containers safely and efficientlyPerform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspectionsMonitor vehicle condition and report maintenance issuesDrive in accordance with safety procedures, traffic laws, and City standardsProvide reliable service to businesses and customers across the communityWork outdoors in varying weather conditionsWhat we’re looking forValid CDL requiredSafe driving recordAbility to operate heavy equipment safely and efficientlyDependability and strong attendanceAbility to perform physically demanding work and work outdoors year-roundAbility to follow safety procedures and work independentlyPreferred qualificationsPrevious experience operating a front-load truckExperience in solid waste, sanitation, public works, commercial driving, construction hauling, or related heavy truck operationsWork scheduleTuesday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or until all routes are completedHolidays off: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s DayOther holidays: Required to work all other holidaysCompensation and benefitsThe City of Olathe offers a competitive benefits package, including:Medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement benefitsPaid holidaysPaid time offTraining and development opportunitiesTo learn more about our benefits, click here.To learn more about our benefits, click here.$4,000 new hire bonusPaid 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 employmentTo receive each installment, employees must be actively employed at the time of payout and successfully meeting introductory period requirements. Current City of Ola...