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Chris Thrash

Alex,OK

Summary

Results driven waste professional with progressive experience gained over seventeen years of industry exposure and three plus years of upper-level management. Able to prioritize and manage conflicting demands with strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills. Committed to results both fiscally and operationally, driven by challenges and a proactive team builder.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driver/Smith Systems Trainer

Veterans Waste Services
03.2023 - Current
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of geography and local roads for optimal route selection.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.

RESI DRIVER

WASTE CONNECTIONS
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Handle daily route responsibilities while operating a ASL and Curotto can automated front load truck in multiple locations
  • Keeping a safe and productive work schedule.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.

RESI/FRONTLOAD/ SWING DRIVER

WASTE CONNECTIONS
03.2015 - 03.2021
  • Job responsibilities consisted of covering and running multiple routes over all the OKC city metro
  • Assisted with vacation scheduling, container delivery of new starts and removal of canceled service accounts
  • Trained new drivers in accordance to waste connections training protocols and procedures
  • Restructured and set new boundaries on residential routes to cut down operating costs and bring up productivity.

DRIVER/LEAD DRIVER/LEAD SWING/ BTWI INSTRUCTOR/OPS RESI SUPERVISOR

REPUBLIC SERVICES
04.2011 - 03.2015
  • Managed all residential and trucking activities while maintaining a safe and successful work environment for all employees
  • Daily driver interaction and route management to ensure productivity goals were met
  • Responsible for all driver activities, safety meetings, discipline and coaching drivers when necessary
  • Consistently made sure drivers had all the tools for success for day-to-day operations
  • Coordinated with city halls to ensure all miss stops and any issues were resolved
  • Worked with sales and ops manager and general manager to evaluate and provide insightful information on route performance conducted.

DRIVER/MANAGER

ATM INDUSTRIES
02.2009 - 04.2011
  • Maintained a large area of operations, including south central, eastern and western Oklahoma.

REAR LOAD HELPER

IESI
05.2008 - 02.2009
  • Helped daily collection on residential rear load routes.

REAR LOAD HELPER

IESI
05.2008 - 08.2007
  • Helped daily collection on residential rear load routes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Alex Public Schools
Alex, OK

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Customer Service
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • City and non-city driving
  • GPS and route planning
  • Defensive Driving
  • Safety Management

Industrycertifications

SMITH SYSTEM CERTIFIED DRIVER TRAINER

Profileofskills

Ran over 70 Oklahoma towns, all Oklahoma turn pikes, three state parks and multiple rural areas in my career. Budget Planning & Cost Control Project Leadership Training & Development Production Planning & Scheduling Risk Management

References

  • Robert Williams, 405-448-1008, Owner Winter Creek Farms
  • Brian Calloway, 405-658-0584, Waste Connections Ops manager
  • Steve Rhodes, 405-655-4097, Blanchard Police Department Police Chief

Certification

Smith System Certified Driver Trainer

Timeline

Driver/Smith Systems Trainer

Veterans Waste Services
03.2023 - Current

RESI DRIVER

WASTE CONNECTIONS
03.2021 - 03.2023

RESI/FRONTLOAD/ SWING DRIVER

WASTE CONNECTIONS
03.2015 - 03.2021

DRIVER/LEAD DRIVER/LEAD SWING/ BTWI INSTRUCTOR/OPS RESI SUPERVISOR

REPUBLIC SERVICES
04.2011 - 03.2015

DRIVER/MANAGER

ATM INDUSTRIES
02.2009 - 04.2011

REAR LOAD HELPER

IESI
05.2008 - 02.2009

REAR LOAD HELPER

IESI
05.2008 - 08.2007

High School Diploma -

Alex Public Schools

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