Job Description

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling has an opening for a full-time Refuse Truck Driver in our Potlatch, ID business unit. This is a Monday-Thursday day shift, full-time position. Schedule is 5:30am-4:00pm. This job may include overtime. Job duties include operation of refuse collection trucks (Automated and Roll-Off Style) in residential and commercial locations throughout Latah County, ID. Class A or B CDL, Air Brake Certificate and valid USDOT medical card are required. Two (2) years CDL Class A or B driving experience is preferred and candidate must meet insurability requirements. We are a drug-free workplace and testing is conducted in accordance with FMCSA regulations and state law. Starting wage is $24.50 per hour. This full-time job includes benefits: 401k Plan with company match (after meeting eligibility), paid PTO, paid Holidays, company paid medical/dental/vision for employee, (Dependent coverage available with premium paid by employee), company paid employee assistance plan. Life, accident and disability insurance available (premium paid by employee). Sunshine Disposal & Recycling is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Duties (not exhaustive):

1. Arrives to work on time and receives paperwork and/or tablet. Performs Pre-trip inspection of the truck. Completes DVIR form in accordance with state, local and federal regulations. If maintenance is necessary, reports conditions to Supervisor before moving truck. 
2. 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.
3. Opens and closes container enclosures as needed on Commercial service routes. Positions containers and/or carts by pulling or pushing.
4. Ensures doors are properly closed and container is level and ready for hauling when assigned to roll-off route.
5. 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 Route Supervisor
6. Dumps/empties the truck at the end of the day at the appropriate location. Performs basic clean out of truck body and cab.
7. 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.
8. Submits route work information via tablet data and paper notes containing extra charges and other customer notes each day.
9. Attends all necessary meetings as scheduled including safety, training and other company scheduled meetings at Sunshine Disposal & Recycling facility.
10. Performs special projects for the Operation Manager and other management team members.
11. Performs all other duties as assigned

Class A or B CDL Required

US DOT medical Card Required

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

· Constantly (5+ hours per day) sit, stand, seeing, hearing, walk, reach(at shoulder level and above head), 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.

Compensation details: 24.5-24.5 Hourly Wage

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