Bruce Thomas
Graham,WA
Summary
Experienced Garbage Truck Driver with a strong focus on safe driving, punctuality, and traffic law compliance. Proven ability to manage waste collection schedules efficiently, ensuring timely service and adherence to environmental standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Garbage Truck Driver
Waste Connections Inc.
Fife, WA
11.2009 - Current
- Operated garbage collection vehicles efficiently to maintain timely service routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed waste collection schedules, optimizing routes for fuel efficiency and time management.
- Trained new drivers on safe operating procedures and company policies for waste management.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to address vehicle issues promptly, minimizing downtime.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing incidents and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
Auburn, WA06-1997
Skills
- Traffic laws compliance
- Safe driving
- Bin delivery
- Punctuality
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy equipment operation
- Defensive driving
- GPS technology
- Recycling pickup
- Vehicle inspection
- Waste disposal
- Work log maintenance
- Route navigation
- Dumpster delivery
- Hand-eye coordination
- Public safety
- Hazardous materials handling
- Environmental awareness
- Trash collection
- Compactor operation
- Hydraulic systems
- Dumpster collection
- Weather adaptation
- Route management
- Confidentiality
- Driving efficiency
- Load securing
- Teamwork
- Customer service
Timeline
Garbage Truck Driver
Waste Connections Inc.
11.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School