Gary Mitchell
Auburndale,FL
Summary
Experienced, conscientious sanitation professional skilled at safely and efficiently collecting materials, with over twenty-five years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Smoothly complete daily routes by using excellent multitasking and planning abilities.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Trash Truck Driver
Best Way Disposal
Watervliet , MI
06.2019 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Estimated customer-loaded container volume by sight, reporting overweight boxes immediately to dispatcher for direction when at risk of exceeding maximum tonnage.
- 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.
- Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
- Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.
- Notified supervisor of incidents injuries or property damage, awaiting direction and avoiding taking action or making statements without company authorization.
- Worked closely with supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Attended and participated in scheduled training programs, briefings and meetings required by company or assigned by supervisor.
- Verified assigned truck fully-fueled and safe to operate and required paperwork on board before leaving yard.
Local Sort Package Handler
United Parcel Services, UPS
St Joseph, MI
10.2013 - 12.2021
- Sort packages to conveyor belt for outbound shipping
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
Trash Truck Driver
Benton Charter Township
Benton Harbor, Michigan
07.1993 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Estimated customer-loaded container volume by sight, reporting overweight boxes immediately to dispatcher for direction when at risk of exceeding maximum tonnage.
- 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.
- Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
- Attended and participated in scheduled training programs, briefings and meetings required by company or assigned by supervisor.
- Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor, MI06.1985
Skills
- Class B CDL, Airbrakes, N Endorsement
- Refuse Compression Equipment
- Hoisting Device Operation
- Public Safety Measures
- Detail-Oriented
- Dispatcher Communication
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Residential, Commercial and Industrial Trash Pickup
- Time Management and Detail Oriented
- Defective Equipment Identification
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Safe Vehicle Driving
- Reporting and Documentation
Driving History
Zero accidents, tickets or DUI's
Timeline
Trash Truck Driver
Best Way Disposal
06.2019 - 12.2022
Local Sort Package Handler
United Parcel Services, UPS
10.2013 - 12.2021
Trash Truck Driver
Benton Charter Township
07.1993 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Benton Harbor High School