Class A CDL Truck Driver

Description:

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling has an opening for a full time Refuse Truck Driver in our Airway Heights, WA business unit. Job duties include operation of refuse collection trucks in residential and commercial locations. This is a Monday-Friday shift with a 5:00am start time. Some seasonal overtime may be required. Current Wage is $32.50 per hour and includes wage bumps of forty cents each 6months of employment up to 5 years; as well as annual COLA beginning in 2027. Basic computer literacy is required, and OJT is provided for industry specific programs. This job requires an interstate rated Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) and valid DOT medical card. Applicants must meet insurability requirements and comply with US DOT/FMCSA drug screening rules. Two (2) years of CDL driving experience of Class A and B commercial vehicles is required. This job includes a comprehensive compensation package: paid PTO, paid holidays, company paid medical/dental/vision for employee (dependent coverage available, employee pays premiums), company provided Employee Assistance Plan, 401(k) Plan with match (after meeting eligibility requirements), optional accident, life & disability insurance are available (employee pays premiums). Sunshine Disposal & Recycling is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling operates a modern fleet of vehicles. Our fleet uses driver-friendly onboard computers (tablet style), GPS technology and latest vehicle camera technology- outward and cab facing.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES (may be changed as business needs warrant):

1. Arrive to work on time and receive paperwork and/or tablet. Perform Pre-trip inspection of the truck. Completes DVIR form in accordance with state, local and federal regulations. If maintenance is necessary, reports conditions to Supervisor before moving truck. Heads onto route when all systems are operating properly.
2. Drive truck as routed in same geographic area on a daily and weekly basis; using provided dispatch and route information.
3. Open and close container lids as needed. Note any maintenance issues with equipment/containers in tablet or on paper notes.
4. Communicate effectively with the Route Supervisor and Operations Manager to ensure that there are no dispatch issues or issues with the route during the workday. Report any issues encountered immediately to the Lead Driver or Operations Manager.
5. Returns truck to yard at end of workday. Perform basic clean out of truck body and cab.
6. Perform vehicle post trip inspection upon returning to the terminal after route is completed for the day, Complete post-trip DVIR and let the Route Supervisor and Maintenance shop know of any maintenance areas necessary.
7. Submit route work information to Supervisor or office via tablet data and paper notes containing extra charges and other customer notes each day.
8. Attend all necessary meetings as scheduled including safety, skill training and other company scheduled meetings at locations as directed by the company.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Interstate registered Class A or B CDL required. No Air Brake restriction.

Valid USDOT Medical Certificate (med card) required

Must meet insurance carrier requirements for driving record

Subject to USDOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol testing rules

Safety Matters:

Sunshine operates a modern fleet of vehicles

Dash/drive Cameras in vehicles

Tablet technology used on route and is provided for driver each day

Use of cellular phones and personal electronic devices while driving is prohibited

No smoking or vaping allowed in vehicles

No Passengers allowed in vehicles

Physical Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:

• Regularly (5+ hours per day) sit, stand, seeing, hearing, walk, reach, grasp, fine finger manipulation, wrist flexion, operate foot and hand controls.
• Frequently (3-4 hours per day) climb, bend, pull/push(up to 60 pounds).
• Occasionally (1-2 hours per day) Lift (up to 60 pounds), crawl, stoop/crouch, twist
• Clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses and differentiate between colors

Compensation details: 32.5-32.5 Hourly Wage

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