Dirk Summers
Hahnville,LA
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hard Truck Driver
River Birch Landfill
Avondale, LA
04.2017 - 08.2026
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for waste transport to landfill sites.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Maintained accurate logs of routes, hours, and materials transported.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with landfill staff to optimize waste management processes.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts on various vehicle models efficiently.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, and fuel systems.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems.
- Assisted in training junior mechanics on proper repair techniques and best practices.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Removed old oil during routine maintenance to ensure engine efficiency., replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
Education
Henry Academy
New Orleans, LASkills
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Safe driving practices
- Route planning
- Materials transport
- Vehicle maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Fuel efficiency
Timeline
Hard Truck Driver
River Birch Landfill
04.2017 - 08.2026
Henry Academy