Garbage Truck Route Driver

This job has a $250 Bonus after 6 months of employment and $1000 after 12 months of employment. Sunshine Disposal & Recycling has an opening for a full time Refuse Service Truck Driver in our Addy, WA business unit. Job duties include operation of front load and 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 of CDL Class A or B driving experience required. 

This is a full time, day shift job Monday-Friday and shift time is 4:00am-12:30pm. Some seasonal overtime may be available but is not guaranteed. Starting wage is $26.68 per hour, and this job includes fifty cents ($.50) per hour wage increases at 6, 12 and 18 months of employment, as well as annual COLA beginning in 2027. Sunshine offers a comprehensive compensation package: 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). Optional accident, life & disability insurance are available (employee pays premiums). Sunshine Disposal & Recycling is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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.

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

Job Requirements

Class A or B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement

Must be licensed for Manual and Automatic Transmissions

USDOT Medical Certificate (med card)

Must meet insurance carrier requirements for driving record

Subject to USDOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol testing rules

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

• Regularly (5 hours per day) sit, stand, see, hear, 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.

Safety Matters:

Sunshine operates a modern fleet of vehicles 

· Dash/driver Cameras in vehicles as well as on board GPS

· Tablet technology is 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 

Compensation details: 26.68-26.68 Hourly Wage