Garbage Route Truck Driver

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling has an opening for a full-time Refuse Service Truck Driver in our Addy, WA business unit.

About the role

Operate front load, side load refuse collection trucks, and roll-off style dump trucks in residential and commercial locations. Basic computer literacy is required; on-the-job training is provided for industry-specific programs.

• Arrive on time, receive paperwork and tablet data for daily route
• Perform pre-trip inspection to ensure truck is in working order
• Drive truck on fixed weekly route collecting refuse, recycling, or organics debris using hydraulic equipment
• Load extra bags/boxes/cans by lifting into carts
• Document extras, not-outs, and damaged carts using tablet or paper
• Communicate effectively with the office and other drivers regarding route and customer information
• Dump truck at the end of the day and clean out truck body and cab
• Conduct post-trip inspection and report any maintenance needs
• Attend required meetings and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Class A or B CDL with no air brake restriction
• Licensed for both manual and automatic transmissions
• Valid USDOT Medical Certificate (med card)
• Must meet insurance carrier requirements for driving record
• Subject to USDOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol testing rules
• Two years of CDL Class A or B driving experience

Physical Abilities

• 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
• Ability to clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses, and differentiate between colors

Schedule

Full-time, day shift: Monday–Friday, 4:00 AM–12:30 PM. Some seasonal overtime may be available but is not guaranteed.

Pay

Starting wage: $27.50 per hour. Wage increases: $0.50 per hour at 6, 12, and 18 months of employment. Annual cost-of-living adjustment begins in 2027.

$500 bonus after 6 months of employment and $1,000 after 12 months of employment.

Benefits

• Paid PTO and paid holidays
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees (dependent coverage available; employee pays premiums)
• Company-provided Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Plan with company match (after meeting eligibility requirements)
• Optional accident, life, and disability insurance (employee pays premiums)

Safety & Fleet

• Modern fleet equipped with dash/drive cameras and GPS technology
• Tablet technology provided daily for route management
• Use of cellular phones and personal electronic devices while driving is prohibited
• No smoking or vaping allowed in vehicles