CDL Refuse Truck Driver in Spokane Valley, Washington at Sunshine Recyclers Inc

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling has a job opening for a full time Refuse Truck Driver in our Kootenai County, ID business unit. Job duties include operation of refuse collection trucks in residential and commercial locations. Current available shift is Wednesday-Sunday; shift starts at 5:00am at Spokane Valley truck yard. Some overtime may be required due to business needs fluctuation. This job includes a $.50 wage bump after 6 months of employment. 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 all US DOT drug screening rules. Two(2) years commercial driving experience preferred. This is a full time, day shift job with a comprehensive compensation package: paid PTO, paid holidays, company paid medical/dental/vision for employee(dependent coverage available paid by employee), company paid Employee Assistance Plan, 401(k) Plan with match(after meeting eligibility) and optional life, accident & disability insurance(employee paid). Sunshine Disposal & Recycling is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

1. Arrives to work on time and receives paperwork and tablet for route work. 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. If everything is operating properly, heads out on to route.

2. Drives truck on fixed routes in same geographic area on a daily and weekly basis; using provided route information and maps.

3. Opens and closes container enclosures as needed on Commercial service routes. Positions containers and or carts by pulling or pushing. Clears overhanging debris from containers before dumping.

4. Communicates effectively with the Route Supervisor and/or office to ensure that there are no dispatch issues or issues with the route for the day. Reports any issues encountered immediately to Route Supervisor.

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 Site Supervisor 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 Sunshine Disposal & Recycling facility.

9. Performs special projects for the Operation Manager and other management team members.

10. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Certificates/Licenses: To perform this job successfully, an individual must:

· Hold a valid Class B or Class A CDL license with knowledge of FMCSR rules and regulations

· Have an Air Brake Endorsement

· Hold a valid USDOT certified medical card

· Manual Transmission Endorsement Preferred

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.