Refuse Truck Driver

Refuse Truck Driver

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling has a job opening for a full-time Refuse Truck Driver in our Lewiston, ID business unit. Job duties include operation of automated refuse collection trucks in residential and commercial locations. Work shift is Monday-Friday 6:30am-2:30pm. Starting wage is $23.79 per hour and includes a wage bump at 6, 12 and 18 months as well as annual COLA beginning in 2027. Basic computer literacy is required, and OJT is provided for industry specific programs. Class A or B CDL (no air brake restriction) and valid DOT medical card are required. Applicants must meet insurability requirements and comply with all US DOT drug screening rules. Two (2) years CDL Class A or B commercial driving experience required. Sunshine Disposal & Recycling operates a modern truck fleet with onboard GPS, tablet technology for route work, including in cab camera systems (outward facing and driver facing). This is a full time, day shift job with a comprehensive compensation package: paid PTO, paid holidays, company paid medical/dental/vision, company paid Employee Assistance Plan, 401(k) Plan with match (must meet eligibility requirements) and optional accident, life & disability insurance (these premiums paid by the employee). Sunshine Disposal & Recycling is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Duties

Arrives to work on time and receives paperwork and/or tablet. Performs pre-trip inspection of the truck to make sure everything is operating correctly, maintenance is not necessary, and all equipment/systems are safe to operate. Completes DVIR form in accordance with state, local and federal regulations. If maintenance is necessary, reports conditions to Supervisor before moving truck.

Drives truck on fixed routes in same geographic area on a daily and weekly basis; using provided route information and maps. Moves carts into position as needed for truck to dump, as well as extra items, on residential routes.

Opens and closes container enclosures as needed on Commercial service routes. Positions containers and/or carts by pulling or pushing.

Communicates effectively with the Route Supervisor and office to ensure that there are no dispatch issues or issues with the route for the particular day. Reports any issues encountered immediately to Route Supervisor

Dumps/empties the truck at the end of the day at the appropriate location. Performs basic clean out of truck body and cab.

Performs vehicle post trip inspection after route is completed and driver has returned to terminal for the day, completes post-trip DVIR and lets the Lead Driver and Maintenance Shop know of any maintenance areas necessary.

Submits route work information via tablet data and paper notes containing extra charges and other customer notes each day.

Attends all necessary meetings as scheduled including safety, training and other company scheduled meetings at Sunshine Disposal & Recycling facility.

Performs special projects for the Operation Manager and other management team members.

Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Class A or B CDL

US DOT medical Card

Must comply with FMCSA Drug testing rules

Must meet carrier requirements for insurability

Must complete all Safety Training assigned by the company

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

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

Constantly (5+ hours per day) sit, stand, seeing, hearing, walk, reach, grasp, fine finger manipulation, wrist flexion, operate foot 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.