Blake Taylor
Modesto,CA
Summary
Resourceful professional in waste management and recycling operations, known for high productivity levels and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in route navigation, material sorting, and safety compliance to ensure smooth operational flow. Excel at teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving to enhance work environment and meet organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Garbage Truck Driver
Gilton Solid Waste Management
Modesto, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Stayed up-to-date on changes in route schedules or other related information.
- Handled hazardous materials such as coolant using specialized tools and machines to protect people, equipment and environmental areas.
- Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
- Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise bins and dump contents into openings of truck.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of vehicle systems, including brakes, lights, and turning signals.
- Participated in regular training sessions for new procedures or techniques.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Provided assistance to other drivers as needed during their shifts.
- Followed designated routes to collect garbage, while adhering to traffic laws.
Commercial Truck Driver
Foster Poultry Farms
Livingston, CA
05.2020 - 09.2023
- Adhered to all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Used equipment safely to assist with loading and unloading vehicles and properly securing items for long road trips.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Managed time efficiently by planning routes ahead of time based on delivery orders.
- Loaded and unloaded freight using appropriate equipment and tools safely.
- Planned destinations and mapped out routes to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Used road knowledge, traditional mapping and GPS applications to navigate.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime, and maximizing revenue.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Maintained accurate daily logs of travel activities.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
Delivery Driver
Donaghy Sales
Modesto, CA
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and presence of hazardous materials.
- Managed inventory levels during deliveries by verifying load counts against shipping manifests.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
Skills
- Route management
- Vehicle inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Equipment operation
- Traffic law compliance
- Safety regulations
- Customer service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Garbage Truck Driver
Gilton Solid Waste Management
09.2023 - Current
Commercial Truck Driver
Foster Poultry Farms
05.2020 - 09.2023
Delivery Driver
Donaghy Sales
07.2017 - 04.2020
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