Side Load Route 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 automated side load refuse collection trucks and roll off style dump trucks in residential and commercial locations. Basic computer literacy is required, and OJT is provided for industry specific programs. Class A or B CDL, Air Brake Certificate and valid DOT medical card are required. Applicants must meet insurability requirements and comply with US DOT drug screening rules. Two (2) years CDL driving experience required. This is a full time, day shift job (current shift is Monday-Friday). Some seasonal overtime may be required. This job includes a comprehensive compensation package: paid PTO, paid holidays, company paid medical/dental/vision for employee (dependent coverage available at employee cost), company provided Employee Assistance Plan, 401(k) Plan with match (after meeting eligibility requirements) and optional accident, life & disability insurance (employee pays). 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below.

• 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. Heads onto route when all systems are operating properly.
• 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 Lead Driver and Operations Manager to ensure that there are no dispatch issues or issues with the route for the particular day. Reports any issues encountered immediately to the Lead Driver or Operations Manager.
• 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 locations as directed by the company.
• Performs special projects for the Operation Manager and other management team members.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Class A or B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement

USDOT Medical Certificate (med card)

Must meet insurance carrier requirements for driving record

Subject to USDOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol testing rules

Physical requirements of the job include: ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, climb, grasp(as required for commercial driving) and reach (up to 3 feet). Push/Pull/Lift up to 60 pounds as needed throughout the work day.