Front Load Route Driver

Front Load Route Driver

Sunshine Disposal Inc Spokane Valley, Washington, United States

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling has a job opening for a full-time Refuse Truck Driver in our Kootenai County,  unit. Job duties include operation of front load style refuse collection trucks in residential and commercial locations. Current available shift is Friday–Tuesday; shift starts at 5:00am Saturday–Tuesday and 8:00am on Friday at Spokane Valley truck yard. Some overtime may be required due to business needs fluctuation.

Starting wage is $25.91 per hour. This job includes a $0.50 wage bump after 6 months of employment and annual COLA beginning in October 2026. 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 years of Class A or B commercial driving experience preferred. This is a full-time, day shift job with a comprehensive compensation package: paid PTO, paid holidays, company paid medical/dental/vision for employee (dependent coverage available paid by employee), company paid Employee Assistance Plan, 401(k) Plan with match (after meeting eligibility) and optional life, accident & disability insurance (employee pays premiums).

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

• Arrive at work on time and receive paperwork for route work. Perform 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. Complete DVIR form in accordance with state, local and federal regulations. If maintenance is necessary, report conditions to Supervisor before moving truck.
• Drive truck on fixed routes in same geographic area on a daily and weekly basis; using provided route information and maps.
• Open and close container enclosures as needed on Commercial service routes. Position containers and/or carts by pulling or pushing. Clear overhanging debris from containers before dumping.
• Communicate effectively with the Route Supervisor and/or office to ensure that there are no dispatch issues or issues with the route for the day. Report any issues encountered immediately to Route Supervisor.
• Dumps/empties the truck at the end of the day at the appropriate location. Perform basic clean out of truck body and cab.
• Perform vehicle post trip inspection after route is completed and driver has returned to terminal for the day, complete post-trip DVIR and let the Site Supervisor know of any maintenance areas necessary.
• Submit route work information via phone data and paper notes containing extra charges and other customer notes each day.
• Attend all necessary meetings as scheduled including safety, training and other company scheduled meetings at Sunshine Disposal & Recycling facility.
• Perform special projects for the Operation Manager and other management team members.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

• Hold a valid Class B or Class A CDL license with knowledge of Federal and State rules and regulations
• No Air Brake Restriction on CDL
• Hold a valid USDOT certified medical card.
• Comply with all USDOT/FMCSA Drug screening rules
• Manual Transmission Endorsement Preferred
• Meet Insurance Carrier Eligibility for driving

• Constantly (6+ hours per day) sit, stand, seeing, hearing, walk, reach, grasp, fine finger manipulation, wrist flexion, operate foot controls.
• Frequently (2-3 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.

• Sunshine operates a modern fleet of vehicles
• Dash/drive Cameras in vehicles
• Phone and software 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

$25.91 hourly wage