Front Load 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  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. Hourly Wage is $26.00 and includes wage bump of fifty cents ($.50) at 6, 12 and 18 months of employment; as well as annual COLA.  This is a full time, day shift job (current shift is Monday-Thursday) 4:00am-1:00pm with 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 paid 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/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.
2. Drives truck on fixed routes in same geographic area on a daily and weekly basis; using provided route information and maps. Moves cart/containers into position as needed for truck to dump, as well as extra items if necessary on residential routes.
3. Opens and closes container enclosures as needed on Commercial service routes. Positions containers and or carts by pulling or pushing.
4.  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 Route Supervisor or Operations Manager.
5. Dumps/empties the truck at the end of the day at the appropriate location. Performs basic clean out of truck body and cab.
6. 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.
7. Submits route work information via tablet data and paper notes containing extra charges and other customer notes each day.
8. Attends all necessary meetings as scheduled including safety, training and other company scheduled meetings at locations as directed by the company.
9. Performs special projects for the Operation Manager and other management team members.
10. 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

High school diploma or GED required

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

• 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.
• 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.