James Wallinga
Lillington,NC
Summary
Experienced Transfer Station Operations Manager with over 16 years of experience in the Solid Waste Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Proactive Station Manager with exemplary skills in Safety, Team Building and Logistics. Engaging and smart to positively contribute to team-based environments while managing issues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Double Eagle Transportation
Hesperia, CA
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Improved on-time delivery rates by effectively planning and executing efficient driving routes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Reduced fuel expenses by 3%. through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of trucks and trailers.
- Maintained clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Transfer Station Operations Manager
Athens Services
San Bernardino Ca
07.2013 - 08.2021
- Balanced schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
- Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and team operation and productivity.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Implemented safety program and delivered training to employees, realizing 15% decrease in job site accidents.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for station operations.
- Reduced costs for station by optimizing resource allocation and scheduling practices.
Operations Supervisor
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc.
Phelan CA
09.2005 - 07.2013
- 2005-2007 Transfer Driver
- 2007-2009 Lead Equipment Operator
- 2009-2013 Operations Supervisor
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Oversaw daily loading and unloading of outbound trailers,
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ontario Christian High School
Ontario, CA06.1984
Skills
- Transportation Management
- Operating Procedures
- Knowledgeable in Transfer Station Operation
- Work Planning
- Effective communication
- Teambuilding
- Leadership
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Customer service
- Schedule Management
- Risk Assessments
Certification
- CDL Class A M1 End: T/N Exp: 05/17/26
- CPR, First Aid,AED Exp: 01/31/2022
- OSHA Hazardous Waste,Emergency Response Exp: 11/9/21
Driver Expierence
I have held my Class A with endorsements since 1989 to Present.
I have expierence running Local and OTR, with semi and double experience, operating Pnuematic and liquid tankers, dry vans, flatbeds, enddumps,walking floors,equipment hauling and Heavy Equipment Operation.
Timeline
Truck Driver
Double Eagle Transportation
08.2022 - 11.2023
Transfer Station Operations Manager
Athens Services
07.2013 - 08.2021
Operations Supervisor
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc.
09.2005 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Ontario Christian High School