David Wolodiger
Solid Waste Operator
Victorville,CA
Summary
Dutiful Trash Truck Driver with 10 years of experience in waste management. Follows route to remove refuse, creating proper documentation and keeping operation running without incident. Enabling social prosperity through sanitary public conditions. 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 75 pounds. Reliable Driver bringing 10-year background 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. Reliable individual performs routine collection procedures with strong spacial awareness and time attentiveness. Adept communicator works safely and proficiently in team settings. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Solid Waste Operator 1
City Of Riverside, Ca - City Government
Riverside, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
- 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.
- Dismounted garbage trucks to collect garbage and guide driver in reversing in tight spaces.
- Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.
- Attended and participated in scheduled training programs, briefings and meetings required by company or assigned by supervisor.
- Estimated customer-loaded container volume by sight, reporting overweight boxes immediately to dispatcher for direction when at risk of exceeding maximum tonnage.
- Trained several new drivers in driving garbage trucks and operating garbage sorting equipment.
- Notified supervisor of incidents injuries or property damage, awaiting direction and avoiding taking action or making statements without company authorization.
- Executed and performed daily safety and maintenance checks on garbage truck and related equipment.
- Verified assigned truck fully-fueled and safe to operate and required paperwork on board before leaving yard.
- Refueled trucks and added other necessary fluids such as oil and hydraulic fluid.
- Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise refuse bins and dump contents into trucks.
- Worked closely with supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
- Collected and gathered garbage from buildings, businesses and other facilities six days per week.
- Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
- Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
- Noted customer complaints regarding service quality or timings of service to forward complaints to higher management.
- Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.
- 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.
- Tracked personal compliance with restrictions on daily hours of service, reporting immediately to supervisor if in danger of being out of compliance.
- Used hand signals to communicate with other workers or drivers.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
Maintenance Worker 2 /Driver Helper
City Of Pasadena
City Of Pasadena , CA
02.2015 - 07.2022
- Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
- 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.
- Dismounted garbage trucks to collect garbage and guide driver in reversing in tight spaces.
- Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.
- Attended and participated in scheduled training programs, briefings and meetings required by company or assigned by supervisor.
- Estimated customer-loaded container volume by sight, reporting overweight boxes immediately to dispatcher for direction when at risk of exceeding maximum tonnage.
- Trained several new drivers in driving garbage trucks and operating garbage sorting equipment.
- Notified supervisor of incidents injuries or property damage, awaiting direction and avoiding taking action or making statements without company authorization.
- Executed and performed daily safety and maintenance checks on garbage truck and related equipment.
- Verified assigned truck fully-fueled and safe to operate and required paperwork on board before leaving yard.
- Refueled trucks and added other necessary fluids such as oil and hydraulic fluid.
- Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise refuse bins and dump contents into trucks.
- Worked closely with supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
- Collected and gathered garbage from buildings, businesses and other facilities five days per week.
- Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
- Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
- Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.
- Noted customer complaints regarding service quality or timings of service to forward complaints to higher management.
- 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.
- Tracked personal compliance with restrictions on daily hours of service, reporting immediately to supervisor if in danger of being out of compliance.
- Used hand signals to communicate with other workers or drivers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
Arcadia, CA 08.1993 - 06.1995
Skills
Dumpster Collection
undefinedAdditional Information
Currently have a class B drivers license
Timeline
Solid Waste Operator 1
City Of Riverside, Ca - City Government
08.2022 - 08.2023
Maintenance Worker 2 /Driver Helper
City Of Pasadena
02.2015 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
08.1993 - 06.1995
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