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CHRIS MORTENSEN

Ravensdale,WA

Summary

Responsible driver with solid knowledge of solid waste collection practices. Operates waste collection equipment, schedules collection routes and maintains daily record books and logs. Comfortable lifting up to 40 pounds. Reliable bringing 8-year background driving tractor trailer, 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. Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recycle Driver

Republic Services
04.2017 - 04.2023
  • Collected and gathered garbage from buildings, businesses and other facilities 5 days per week.
  • 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.
  • Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
  • Dismounted garbage trucks to collect garbage and guide driver in reversing in tight spaces.
  • Refueled trucks and added other necessary fluids such as oil and hydraulic fluid.
  • Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.

Recycle Driver

Waste Connections
02.2016 - 04.2017
  • Collected and gathered garbage from buildings, businesses and other facilities days per week.
  • 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.
  • Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.

Education

General Studies

Tahoma Senior High School
Covington, WA

Skills

  • Violation Reporting
  • Road Construction
  • Customer Inquiry and Response
  • Customer Relations
  • Condition Reports
  • Service Quality
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Manage Loads
  • Route Navigation
  • Document Verification
  • Daily Vehicle Inspections

Certification

  • Licensed CDL-Class A

Timeline

Recycle Driver

Republic Services
04.2017 - 04.2023

Recycle Driver

Waste Connections
02.2016 - 04.2017

General Studies

Tahoma Senior High School

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