Bradley Merritt
Mount Lookout,WV
Summary
Dedicated Professional with extensive experience in transportation and waste management. Delivered exceptional customer service and maintained high safety compliance through effective route optimization. Committed to contributing positively to community while achieving operational excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Whitecap Waste
Beckley, West Virginia
05.2016 - Current
- Drove trucks on multiple routes to efficiently collect garbage from residential areas and businesses.
- Collected garbage efficiently to support waste management operations. and secured loads to uphold safety standards and minimize risk of damage.
- Planned and executed efficient routes to optimize time and fuel costs.
- Maintained safe driving history with zero critical incidents over six years, demonstrating commitment to safety.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
Hico, WV
10.2012 - 05.2016
- Operated chainsaws, weed eaters, wood chippers, tractors, bucket trucks, dump trucks, spray trucks and mowing machines to ensure efficient site preparation and maintenance.
- Communicated with employees to uphold high standards and resolve issues proactively.
- Assessed job equipment to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational readiness.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
- Directed site activities to maintain safety and productivity standards by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Operated chainsaws, weed eaters, wood chippers, tractors, bucket trucks, dump trucks, spray trucks and mowing machines.
River Guide
Songer Whitewater
Hico, WV
03.2001 - 10.2012
- Educated guests on safe procedures, enhancing safety awareness and reducing risk of injury.
- Led engaging tours on New and Gauley Rivers for groups of up to 50, fostering appreciation for natural landscapes.
- Answered questions and highlighted overlooked features to enrich visitor experience and understanding of exhibits.
Education
Class A CDL -
Alliance Tractor Trailer Training Center
Wytheville, VAHigh School Diploma -
Fayetteville High School
WVSkills
- Commercial driving
- CDL license
- Clean driving record
- Safety compliance
- Accident prevention
- Safe driving techniques
- Adverse condition driving
- Inclement weather driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Load securing
- Load handling
- Equipment operation
- Vehicle/equipment driving expertise
- Route optimization
- GPS and route planning
- Route planning
- Route logs
- Waste management practices
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Equipment maintenance
- Timeliness
- Transportation driving
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Driver
Whitecap Waste
05.2016 - Current
Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
10.2012 - 05.2016
River Guide
Songer Whitewater
03.2001 - 10.2012
Class A CDL -
Alliance Tractor Trailer Training Center
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville High School