Refuse Truck Driver

Description:

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 CDL driving experience required. Sunshine operates a modern fleet and all vehicles use cameras with forward and in cab event recording as well as on board gps location technology. 

This is a full time, day shift job (current shift is Monday-Thursday) and shift time is 4:00am-1:00pm. Starting wage is $26.00 per hour, and this job has wage bumps of fifty cents ($.50) per hour at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months of employment as well as annual COLA. Sunshine offers 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 premiums). Sunshine Disposal & Recycling is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

 

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

1. Arrives to work on time and receives paperwork and tablet data for daily route. Performs pre-trip inspection of the truck to make sure everything is operating correctly, and maintenance is not necessary.  When truck is in working order, leaves facility and commences route services.
2. Drives truck on fixed route on a weekly basis collecting refuse, recycling, or organics debris from carts, cans and/or containers using the      hydraulic equipment on the truck. Will also have to load by lifting any extra bags/boxes/cans into carts to dispose. Using tablet and/or paper, documents all extras/not outs, damaged carts for customer accounts.
3. Communicates effectively throughout the day with the office and other drivers regarding route information and/or customer communication.
4. Dumps the truck at the end of the day and cleans out truck body and  cab.
5. Conducts a Post-trip inspection of the truck each day and lets Mechanic know of any maintenance areas necessary.
6. Attends all necessary meetings at Sunshine Disposal as required. 
7. Performs all other duties as assigned. 

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, seeing, hearing, walk,  reach, grasp, fine finger manipulation, wrist flexion, operate foot           controls.
• Frequently (3-4 hours per day) climb, bend, pull/push.
• 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  

Compensation details: 26-26 Hourly Wage

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Location: Addy, Washington, US

Posted Date: 10/30/2025