Refuse Truck Driver

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 Front load, side load automated and roll-off garbage 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 $28.89 per hour and includes wage bumps of fifty cents every 6 months up to 36 months of employment;

as well as annual COLA beginning in 2027. Basic computer literacy is required, and OJT is provided for industry specific programs. This job requires a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) and valid DOT medical card. Applicant must be able to pass application for credentials to operate on Fairchild Air Force Base. Applicants must meet insurability requirements and comply with US DOT/FMCSA drug screening rules.

One (1) year of CDL driving experience of Class A and B commercial vehicles is required. This job includes a comprehensive compensation package: annual COLA raises(beginning in 2027), 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) and optional accident, life & disability insurance (employee pays premium).

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):

Requirements:

Class A 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

Must pass security check for Fairchild Air Force Base access pass.

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:

• 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:  Hourly Wage

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