Refuse Truck Driver

Sunshine Disposal, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 49,200 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Employee assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling in Lewiston, ID is hiring a full-time Refuse Truck Driver to operate automated collection trucks on residential and commercial routes. Day shift 6:30am-2:30pm, starting wage 23.79/hour with bumps at 6, 12, and 18 months and COLA beginning in 2027.

CDL Class A or B and a valid DOT medical card are required, along with FMCSA drug testing compliance. The company offers a comprehensive package including paid PTO, holidays, company-paid medical/dental/vision, 401(k)

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B with valid DOT medical card.
• Two years CDL driving experience required.
• Must comply with FMCSA drug testing rules.
• Insurability requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated refuse collection trucks on designated routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Communicate with Route Supervisor to resolve issues.
• Dump waste at end of day and maintain truck cleanliness.
• Attend safety and training meetings as scheduled.
• Submit route data and notes daily via tablet/paper.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Pre-trip inspection

Safety compliance

Vehicle operation

Route familiarity

Job description

Description

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

Licenses/Training (Required):

• 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:

• 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.