Benjamin Albert
Shelton
Summary
Proactive lead driver with expertise in training new drivers and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Recognized for driving productivity and fostering teamwork, aiming to enhance operational efficiency in waste management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Garbage Truck Driver
Waste Managment
Bremerton, WA
10.2018 - Current
- Operated garbage truck, ensuring timely collection and disposal of waste in designated routes.
- Adhered to safety protocols, maintaining compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections, identifying maintenance needs to ensure optimal performance.
- Trained new drivers on operational procedures and safety measures for efficient route management.
- Operated ASL, Commercial frontload, and currato frontload
- Currently a Lead driver
- Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
- Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.
- Verified assigned truck fully-fueled and safe to operate and required paperwork on board before leaving yard.
- Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
- Increased productivity by completing assigned routes within specified timeframes despite weather or road conditions challenges.
- Strengthened client relationships with courteous interactions and addressing concerns promptly during residential pickups.
- Notified supervisor of incidents injuries or property damage, awaiting direction, and avoiding taking action or making statements without company authorization.
- Assisted in training new drivers, ensuring they were proficient in garbage truck operation and company procedures.
Septic Truck Driver
Skookum Contract Services
Bremerton, WA
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading, maintaining proper weight distribution for optimal vehicle performance.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules and enhance route efficiency.
- Monitored vehicle maintenance needs, coordinating repairs to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Truck Driver
Evergreen Lumber
Port Orchard, WA
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for transporting lumber products efficiently and safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with dispatchers to optimize routes and improve efficiency.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, delivery times, and vehicle maintenance activities.
Garbage Truck Driver
Waste Connections Inc.
Port Townsend, WA
10.2011 - 04.2015
- Operated garbage truck, ensuring timely collection and disposal of waste in designated routes.
- Drove every piece of equipment in the yard Rearload, side load recycle truck, rolloff, and did deliveries
- Adhered to safety protocols, maintaining compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
- Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
- Demonstrated adaptability when covering different routes as needed, maintaining high levels of performance regardless of unfamiliar territory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Klahowya Secondary School
Silverdale, WASkills
- Traffic laws compliance
- Safe driving
- Heavy equipment operation
- Tipper operation
- GPS technology
- Recycling pickup
- Vehicle inspection
- Waste disposal
- Route navigation
- Dumpster delivery
- Hand-eye coordination
- Public safety
- Trash collection
- Compactor operation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Vehicle maintenance
- Dumpster collection
- Weather adaptation
- Mechanical aptitude
- Route management
- Violation reporting
- Driving efficiency
- Confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliable and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliability
- Heavy lifting
- Clean driving record
- Commercial driving
- Relationship building
- Defective equipment identification
- Route planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Garbage Truck Driver
Waste Managment
10.2018 - Current
Septic Truck Driver
Skookum Contract Services
07.2017 - 09.2018
Truck Driver
Evergreen Lumber
05.2015 - 04.2016
Garbage Truck Driver
Waste Connections Inc.
10.2011 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Klahowya Secondary School