David Hunziker
Galesburg,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in commercial driving and team collaboration, notably with Waste Management. Proven ability to lead and motivate teams while ensuring safety and compliance. Skilled in operating industrial equipment and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency. Committed to delivering exceptional results and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction/Painter
Self Employed
Galesburg, US
04.2020 - 07.2025
- Flooring, drywall installation, finishing general plumbing and fixtures.
- Cleaning and painting.
- Loading and moving residential customers.
- Lawn care and landscaping.
- Collaborated with clients to discuss project requirements and expectations.
- Operated power tools such as sanders and drills when necessary for preparation work or repair tasks.
Truck Driver
Waste Management
Galesburg, US
03.2015 - 12.2019
- Residential garbage collector.
- Operated waste collection vehicles efficiently across designated routes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and operational procedures daily.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections regularly.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Closing out important information on the computer and with dispatch.
- Collected, transported, and disposed of waste materials securely and responsibly.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Followed a regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups, which included 800 to 1,000 stops daily.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Picking/Packing seed corn
Munson Hybrids
Galesburg, US
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Sorting, picking, and palletizing seed corn bags.
- Maintaining, cleaning, and properly setting up equipment to ensure that it is free of contamination and in good working condition.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Tanker Truck Driver
Steve Stone Trucking
Wataga, IL
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Operated a tanker truck for the safe transportation of hazardous materials within various locations in Illinois and Iowa.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Adhered to all federal and state transportation regulations during operations, following all legal tanker weights.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
- Managed loading and unloading processes to prevent spills or accidents.
- Verified accuracy of load before departing from loading facility and upon arrival at destination.
- Monitored gauges during delivery process to ensure proper amount of product is delivered.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or changes in route due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the tanker truck at all times.
- Followed applicable laws governing transportation of hazardous materials safely and securely.
- Adhered to safety regulations while operating tanker truck on highways and local roads.
- Inspected trucks before and after trips to ensure proper working order of all components.
- Ensured that paperwork was completed accurately before beginning a trip or returning home after a run.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
Supervisor
Gates Corporation
Galesburg, US
08.1998 - 02.2013
- I was in charge of keeping the entire plant clean with my team members, and helping with the maintenance of equipment and machinery.
- Operation of lifts, fork trucks, and industrial equipment.
- Operated rubber mixers, festoons, extruders, and braiders.
- Experience in lock-out/tag-out, certified as well as a first responder.
- Responsible for training new employees and providing guidance, support, and direction to team members.
- Overseeing the work of subordinates, ensuring that tasks are completed effectively and efficiently.
- Fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Motivating team members, and promoting collaboration.
- Addressing performance issues with employees and developing improvement plans.
- Attended supervisor meetings and trainings required.
Education
College in CDL -
Midwest Technical Institute
East Peoria, IL05.2013
Skills
- Supervisor skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Working effectively with others, and dependable
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent self-management skills and time management skills
- Tanker experience, driving, loading, and unloading
- Commercial driving
- Line work
- Experience operating a variety of industrial equipment, forklifts, and booms
- Maintenance experience
Certification
Driver's License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction/Painter
Self Employed
04.2020 - 07.2025
Truck Driver
Waste Management
03.2015 - 12.2019
Picking/Packing seed corn
Munson Hybrids
07.2014 - 02.2015
Tanker Truck Driver
Steve Stone Trucking
06.2013 - 05.2014
Supervisor
Gates Corporation
08.1998 - 02.2013
College in CDL -
Midwest Technical Institute