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Salary: $26 per hour

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Sunshine Disposal & Recycling has a job opening for a full-time Refuse Truck Driver in our Lewiston, ID business unit. Job duties include operation of Automated refuse collection trucks in residential and commercial locations. Work shift is Monday- Friday with a 4:00am start time. Overtime may be required.  Starting wage is $26.00 per hour. Basic computer literacy is required, and OJT is provided for industry specific programs. Class A or B CDL (no air brake restriction) and valid DOT medical card are required. Applicants must meet insurability requirements and comply with all US DOT drug screening rules. Two (2) years CDL Class A or B commercial driving experience required. Sunshine Disposal & Recycling operates a modern truck fleet with onboard GPS, tablet technology for route work, including in cab camera systems (outward facing and driver facing). 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, employee pays premiums), company paid Employee Assistance Plan, 401(k) Plan with match (must meet eligibility requirements) and optional accident, life & disability insurance (premiums paid by employee). Sunshine Disposal & Recycling is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


Job Duties

· 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. 

· 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.

· Opens and closes container enclosures as needed on Commercial service routes. Positions containers and/or carts by pulling or pushing.

· Communicates effectively with the Route Supervisor and office 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

· Dumps/empties the truck at the end of the day at the appropriate location. Performs basic clean out of truck body and cab.

· 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.

· Submits route work information via tablet data and paper notes containing extra charges and other customer notes each day.

· Attends all necessary meetings as scheduled including safety, training and other company scheduled meetings at Sunshine Disposal & Recycling facility.

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

· Performs all other duties as assigned



Compensation details: 26-26 Hourly Wage





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Requirements

  • <p><strong>Licenses/Training (Required):</strong></p><p>Class A or B CDL</p><p>US DOT medical Card</p><p>Must comply with FMCSA Drug testing rules</p><p>Must meet carrier requirements for insurability</p><p>Must complete all Safety Training assigned by the company</p><p>2 or more years CDL A or B driving experience</p><p><br /></p><p><em><strong>Safety Matters</strong></em>:</p><p>Sunshine operates a modern fleet of vehicles </p><p>· Dash/drive Cameras in vehicles</p><p>· Tablet technology used on route and is provided for driver each day</p><p>· Use of cellular phones and personal electronic devices while driving is prohibited</p><p>· No smoking or vaping allowed in vehicles</p><p> </p><p><em><strong>Physical Abilities:</strong></em> To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:</p><p>· <em>Constantly </em><em>(5+ hours per day)</em> sit, stand, seeing, hearing, walk, reach, grasp, fine finger manipulation, wrist flexion, operate foot controls.</p><p>· <em>Frequently (</em><em>3-4 hours per day</em><em>)</em> climb, bend, pull/push (up to 60 pounds)</p><p>· <em>Occasionally</em><em> (1-2 hours per day) </em>Lift (up to 60 pounds), crawl, stoop/crouch, twist</p><p>· Clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses and differentiate between colors </p>

Job details

Title
Automated Refuse Truck Driver
Employer
Job Target
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States
Published
Oct 6, 2026
Closes:
Dec 6, 2026
Job type
Industry Jobs
Field
Other
Salary

Salary: $26 per hour

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