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Brad Miklas

WAUKESHA,WI

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable bringing 10-year background driving garbage trucks, collecting garbage and handling customer complaints regarding schedule and service quality issues. In-depth knowledge of equipment cleaning procedures and safe disposal methods. Energetic individual talented at driving and operating heavy trucks on established routes. Reliable individual performs routine collection procedures with strong spacial awareness and time attentiveness. Adept communicator works safely and proficiently in team settings.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Managment
11.2013 - 03.2023
  • Collected route as outlined in route sheet, documenting changes or obstacles to job execution through written descriptions and attachment of photos taken with company camera.
  • Positioned and returned container on customer's property with lids and doors properly replaced and containers located without risk of obstruction traffic flow or driveway entrances.
  • Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
  • Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
  • Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise refuse bins and dump contents into trucks.
  • Executed and performed daily safety and maintenance checks on garbage truck and related equipment.
  • Refueled trucks and added other necessary fluids such as oil and hydraulic fluid.
  • Worked closely with supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.

Cable Installation Technician

Prince Telecommunications
02.2011 - 09.2013
  • Connected components to exterior cable systems and tested connections for adequate power and functional links.
  • Operated equipment, vehicles, and tools with optimal safety procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Maintained detailed records of all cabling and telecommunications activities and equipment.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP, and CTI applications.

Mechanical Insulator

Thermo Tech
06.2003 - 08.2012
  • Covered, sealed or finished insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips or asphalt mastic.
  • Installed and secured protective sheet metal to minimize damage and degradation.
  • Determined required properties for each installation and chose optimal materials to meet demands.
  • Applied, removed and repaired insulation on industrial equipment, pipes or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks and vessels to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
  • Carefully evaluated blueprints and work plans to make accurate cuts and prepare correctly-sized pieces for specific installation requirements.
  • Protected team members and building users from harm by adhering to strict asbestos remediation procedures when locating, removing and sealing off old insulation.

Stocker/ Packer/ Order Picker/ Material Handler

Target Distribution Center
08.1999 - 01.2001
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
  • Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
  • Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
  • Verified product quantity and quality to determine accuracy of orders and reduce errors.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
  • Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.

Education

High School Diploma -

Martin Luther High School
Greenfield, WI
06.1997

Skills

  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Route Management
  • Company Safety Policies
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Bin Delivery
  • Yard Debris Management
  • Maintain Equipment
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Daily Vehicle Inspections
  • Drive Collection Trucks
  • Landfill Operation
  • DOT Requirements
  • Safe Vehicle Operations
  • Post-Trip Inspections
  • Debris and Litter Control
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Hydraulic Fluid
  • Basic Repairs
  • Recycling Pickup
  • Safety Standards
  • Federal Regulations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Collection Processes

Certification

CDL- ABCN

Timeline

Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Managment
11.2013 - 03.2023

Cable Installation Technician

Prince Telecommunications
02.2011 - 09.2013

Mechanical Insulator

Thermo Tech
06.2003 - 08.2012

Stocker/ Packer/ Order Picker/ Material Handler

Target Distribution Center
08.1999 - 01.2001

High School Diploma -

Martin Luther High School

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