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Hugh Simms

Cameron,NC

Summary

Dynamic leader in waste management with a strong track record of optimizing workflows and enhancing team collaboration, resulting in improved operational efficiency at Coastal Waste & Recycling. Proficient in safety protocols and customer service, demonstrating expertise in complex problem-solving and policy enforcement to ensure exceptional service delivery and compliance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor at a Garbage Company

Coastal Waste & Recycling
Pompano Beach, FL
08.2022 - 11.2024
  • Overseeing the daily operations of a team of garbage collectors in my assigned cities.
  • Ensuring that their routes are completed on time.
  • Maintaining safety standards.
  • Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Garbage Truck Driver & Collector

Waste Management
Pompano Beach, FL
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
  • Performed daily vehicle safety checks and reported any mechanical issues to supervisor.
  • Served as swing driver to cover other routes for drivers on vacation or out on sick days.
  • Collected residential and commercial garbage from designated routes in a timely manner.
  • Trained new drivers on safe truck operations and route fulfillment.
  • Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.

Driver and Laborer

LMK Pipe Renewal
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Pre-trip the trucks.
  • Load trucks with materials and equipment for the job we were assigned.
  • I drove trucks to and from job sites.
  • Clean pipelines with water and chemicals.
  • Replace sewer pipes if they are damaged.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.

Education

Marcus Garvey Technical High School
Jamaica
07-1991

Skills

  • Workflow management
  • Task delegation
  • Training and mentoring
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Policy enforcement
  • Decision-making
  • Safety protocols
  • Team building
  • Customer service

Timeline

Supervisor at a Garbage Company

Coastal Waste & Recycling
08.2022 - 11.2024

Garbage Truck Driver & Collector

Waste Management
01.2020 - 08.2022

Driver and Laborer

LMK Pipe Renewal
10.2018 - 01.2020

Marcus Garvey Technical High School
Hugh Simms