Job Description

Compensation:
This position starts at $17.63* per hour.  *Hourly rate may vary based on education, experience or qualifications.

Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision (up to 80% paid by the City of El Dorado) 
Sick & Personal leave
Work-Life Balance programs: military leave, civil leave, bereavement leave
9 paid holidays
YMCA membership ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado)
KPERS Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Longevity pay
EMPAC Employee Assistance Program

 *Regular, full time employees will be eligible for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following sixty days of full time employment.  Health insurance benefits include medical, prescription, dental and vision.

Position Summary : Participate in the day-to-day activities of the Refuse Division of the Public Works Department including driving and maintaining collection vehicles.

Essential Functions:
Trash Collection Activities
Drives collection truck following a designated route assuring for safety, accuracy, and
compliance with traffic laws and departmental procedures.
Collects trash, yard waste or recyclables from designated sports and places in truck.
Delivers and unloads trash as the landfill.
Delivers and unloads recyclables at the appropriate place.
Maintains an awareness of the safe handling of all supplies and equipment.
Deals with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
Responds to requests by immediate supervisor in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
Performs other manual labor and maintenance duties as assigned including assisting other
divisions or departments when needed.
Maintains the equipment on both a preventative and corrective maintenance program and
schedule and maintain daily log sheets.

 

​ Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Valid Kansas Driver’s License (CDL preferred)
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Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Use and care of hand tools and power equipment used to perform maintenance activities
Methods, practices, tools, and materials used in building maintenance
Communications radio
Verbal and written communication skills

Date Opened:  June 10, 2025
Date Closed:   Open until filled.

 

This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request, adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

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The City of El Dorado conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Employment with the City of El Dorado offers people the opportunity to serve the community as well as work in a professional and fulfilling career environment.

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For more information about working for the City of El Dorado please visit Human Resources .

The City of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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