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Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

City of Olathe
Public Works Operations, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2025
💰 $54,000/yr($34,000/yr – $54,000/yr)

About the role

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Employment Type

Full Time


Job Summary

We're Hiring: Join our Team as a Solid Waste Maintenance Worker!

Are you looking for a hands-on job where you can stay active and spend a lot of time outdoors doing a variety of things? As a Solid Waste Maintenance Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team that keeps our city clean and safe. The City of Olathe’s Solid Waste Division is nationally recognized for excellence in customer service and city operations. Our culture is built on Customer Service, Teamwork, Learning, Communication, and Leadership through Service. At the City of Olathe, we foster a supportive and empowered work environment.

To learn more about our Vision, Values and Mission click here. To find out more about our benefits click here.

Why Join Us? 

At the City of Olathe, we know that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment where hard work is recognized and team celebrations are encouraged. Plus, we provide outstanding benefits, including: 

  • Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family 

  • Free on-site health clinic for covered employees 

  • Retirement savings – 457 deferred compensation plan with employer match & Kansas state retirement plan 

  • Paid parental leave & flexible spending accounts 

  • Work clothing & shoe allowance 

  • Wellbeing program & on-site workout facility 

  • Education reimbursement for career growth 

  • Sick, Vacation, and Paid Holidays 

Work Schedule & Holidays :

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday with a rotating 40 hour per week work schedule.  Start times will vary between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM depending on the day of the week. ​

  • Holidays Off: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.  Required to work all other holidays.

Candidates may qualify at either level listed below:

Solid Waste Maintenance Worker I: A minimum of one year of semi-skilled general maintenance experience is required, including performing minor, repetitive repairs. Preferred experience includes work in solid waste collection, disposal, recycling operations, general labor, maintenance or construction. Familiarity with specific tools and procedures related to these tasks is beneficial (relevant education may be substituted for experience).  A high school diploma or equivalent is required (experience may be substituted for education).  A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required.  Pay Range:  $17.50 to $21.65 depending on qualifications and experience.  

Solid Waste Maintenance Worker II: A minimum of three years of semi-skilled to skilled general maintenance experience is required, including performing minor, repetitive repairs. Preferred experience includes work in solid waste collection, disposal, recycling operations, general labor, maintenance or construction. Familiarity with specific tools and procedures related to these tasks is beneficial (relevant education may be substituted for experience).  A high school diploma or equivalent is req

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