ERIC RODRIGUEZ
WAUKEGAN,IL
Summary
Professional driver with solid background in waste management operations. Known for maintaining high standards of vehicle care and efficient waste collection, consistently meeting route schedules. Highly dependable team player with strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing route demands, ensuring community cleanliness and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 RECYCLING
City of Evanston
Evanston, Illinois
10.2024 - Current
- Driving through alleys picking up recycling toters from residential homes, apartments or condos.
- Conducting pre-trip for truck checking oil, hydraulic fluid, tires and greasing truck.
- Using winch or kickbar to collect 1, 2, or 4 yd containers
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
DRIVER
Tank Traders
Gurnee, Illinois
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
- Managed safe transport and exchange of propane tanks while maintaining detailed delivery logs and optimizing route efficiency for timely deliveries
Garbage Truck Driver
Lakeshore Recycling Systems
Wauconda, Illinois
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Operated front load curotto can to pick up residential homes.
- Ability to drive on the right side.
- Participated in regular training sessions for new procedures or techniques.
- Maintaining curotto can truck by greasing bucket, arm and cleaning behind the blade.
- Using rear load to pick up yard waste and bulk items.
DRIVER SALES REPRESENTATIVE
XPO Logistics
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Unloading and loading trailers
- Managed safe transport operations of double-trailer configurations during night shifts, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining strict DOT compliance protocols
- Navigated various weather conditions safely while maintaining schedule adherence for time-sensitive deliveries.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
DSR
Bimbo Bakeries USA
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Driving to stores and gas stations ordering product to fill shelves
- Managed store-level product inventory through systematic shelf audits and strategic ordering, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimising stockouts
MERCHANDISE ASSOCIATE
Great Lakes Coca Cola
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Driving from store to store stocking shelves, making sure product doesn't go out of date (rotation) and building displays
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Highland Park High School
Highland Park, IL05.2010
Skills
- Safe driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Traffic laws compliance
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Map reading proficiency
- Weather condition awareness
- DOT compliance
- Defensive driving techniques
- Clean driving record
- Commercial driving
- Excellent time management
- Proficient customer service
Languages
5
Timeline
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 RECYCLING
City of Evanston
10.2024 - Current
DRIVER
Tank Traders
07.2024 - 10.2024
Garbage Truck Driver
Lakeshore Recycling Systems
01.2023 - 05.2024
DRIVER SALES REPRESENTATIVE
XPO Logistics
11.2021 - 01.2023
DSR
Bimbo Bakeries USA
07.2021 - 11.2021
MERCHANDISE ASSOCIATE
Great Lakes Coca Cola
04.2019 - 07.2021
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Highland Park High School