Refuse Truck Driver
Company: Sunshine Disposal Inc
Location: Airway Heights
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Sunshine Disposal &
Recycling has an opening for a full time Refuse Truck Driver in our
Airway Heights, WA business unit. Job duties include operation of
Front load, side load automated and roll-off garbage trucks in
residential and commercial locations. This is a Monday-Friday shift
with a 5:00am start time. Some seasonal overtime may be required.
Current Wage is $28.89 per hour and includes wage bumps of fifty
cents every 6 months up to 36 months of employment; as well as
annual COLA beginning in 2027. Basic computer literacy is required,
and OJT is provided for industry specific programs. This job
requires a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) and valid DOT
medical card. Applicant must be able to pass application for
credentials to operate on Fairchild Air Force Base. Applicants must
meet insurability requirements and comply with US DOT/FMCSA drug
screening rules. One (1) year of CDL driving experience of Class A
and B commercial vehicles is required. This job includes a
comprehensive compensation package: annual COLA raises(beginning in
2027), 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) and optional
accident, life & disability insurance (employee pays premium).
Sunshine Disposal & Recycling is an Equal Employment Opportunity
employer. Benefits: · 401(k) · 401(k) matching · Dental insurance ·
Disability insurance · Employee assistance program · Health
insurance · Life insurance · Paid time off · Vision insurance
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. GENERAL JOB DUTIES (may be changed as business needs
warrant): Arrive to work on time and receive paperwork and/or
tablet. Perform 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. Heads onto route when all systems are operating
properly. Drive truck as routed in same geographic area on a daily
and weekly basis; using provided dispatch and route information.
Open and close container lids as needed. Note any maintenance
issues with equipment/containers in tablet or on paper notes.
Communicate effectively with the Route Supervisor and Operations
Manager to ensure that there are no dispatch issues or issues with
the route during the workday. Report any issues encountered
immediately to the Lead Driver or Operations Manager. Returns truck
to yard at end of workday. Perform basic clean out of truck body
and cab. Perform vehicle post trip inspection upon returning to the
terminal after route is completed for the day, Complete post-trip
DVIR and let the Route Supervisor and Maintenance shop know of any
maintenance areas necessary. Submit route work information to
Supervisor or office via tablet data and paper notes containing
extra charges and other customer notes each day. Attend all
necessary meetings as scheduled including safety, skill training
and other company scheduled meetings at locations as directed by
the company. Performs all other duties as assigned. Requirements:
Requirements: Class A CDL required. No Air Brake restriction. Valid
USDOT Medical Certificate (med card) required Must meet insurance
carrier requirements for driving record Subject to USDOT/FMCSA drug
and alcohol testing rules Must pass security check for Fairchild
Air Force Base access pass. 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: Regularly (5 hours per day) sit, stand, seeing, hearing,
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
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