CHRIS TORRE
Ponder,TX
Summary
Dedicated waste management professional with experience at Waste Connections Inc., skilled in recycling pickup and waste sorting. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and safety through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Committed to maintaining high standards of public safety and environmental awareness while ensuring reliable service delivery.
Professional waste management worker prepared for this role. Background includes maintaining cleanliness and operational efficiency in urban and rural settings. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving consistent results, adaptable to changing needs. Skills include route planning, safety compliance, and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Trash Collector
Waste Connections Inc.
10.2020 - Current
- Alerted supervisors of setbacks immediately to maintain schedules and explain late pickups.
- Used hand signals to communicate with other workers or drivers.
- Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise refuse bins and dump contents into trucks.
- Contributed to a positive company culture by maintaining a strong work ethic and supportive attitude among coworkers.
- Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.
- Increased recycling rates with thorough sorting and separation of materials during collection process.
- Executed and performed daily safety and maintenance checks on garbage truck and related equipment.
- Collected and gathered garbage from buildings, businesses and other facilities 5 days per week.
- Attended and participated in scheduled training programs, briefings and meetings required by company or assigned by supervisor.
- 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.
- Managed heavy lifting requirements with proper technique, minimizing risk of injury to self or others during waste removal process.
Education
General Studies
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
NEW JERSEY05-1996
Skills
- Health and safety awareness
- Bin delivery
- Reliability and punctuality
- Tipper operation
- Recycling pickup
- First aid training
- Waste sorting
- Trash collection
- Compactor operation
- Punctuality
- Loading and unloading
- Waste disposal
- Hand-eye coordination
- Route navigation
- Public safety
- Hazardous materials handling
- Environmental awareness
- Confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliable and dependable
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Trash Collector
Waste Connections Inc.
10.2020 - Current
General Studies
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Similar Profiles
SHEILA BOLLMANSHEILA BOLLMAN
Customer Service Representative at PENN WASTE/WASTE CONNECTIONSCustomer Service Representative at PENN WASTE/WASTE CONNECTIONS
Robert CoonRobert Coon
Automated Lead/Swing Driver at Waste Connections Inc.Automated Lead/Swing Driver at Waste Connections Inc.
Joseph SilvaJoseph Silva
Operations Supervisor at Waste Connections Inc.Operations Supervisor at Waste Connections Inc.
Cora SmockCora Smock
CDL Route Driver at Waste Connections Inc.CDL Route Driver at Waste Connections Inc.
Kristi LoeraKristi Loera
Sr. Administrative Specialist at University Of North TexasSr. Administrative Specialist at University Of North Texas