Trash Collector
Superior Sanitation Services
Athens, Tennessee
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Collected residential trash along assigned Superior Sanitation Services routes
- Emptied carts into collection trucks using safe lifting methods
- Sorted recyclables and refuse before loading containers
- Inspected truck safety equipment before daily route start
- Secured bins and bags to prevent spills during pickup
- Maintained cleanliness of collection areas after service stops to ensure community satisfaction
- Reported damaged carts, missed pickups, and route concerns
- Followed sanitation procedures and safety rules during field work
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while operating the truck.
- Adhered to local laws regarding proper waste management practices.
- Collected garbage from residential and commercial areas using a truck equipped with a mechanical arm.
- Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles prior to each shift.
- Maintained records of pickups and deliveries according to company guidelines.
- Reported any malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor immediately.
- Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
- Follow established routes and schedules for efficient service delivery.
- Dumped containers completely, left customer location clean and free of debris, securely closed containers and prevented containers from inhibiting traffic flow.
- Dropped off and picked up roll-off containers, verified proper tie-downs and reported on needed truck maintenance.
- Operated specialized equipment such as grapples, forklifts, and balers if needed.
- Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise bins and dump contents into openings of a truck.
- Educated new drivers on safe truck operations and efficient route fulfillment, enhancing overall team safety.
- Served as a swing driver to cover other routes for drivers on vacation or out on sick days.
- Dismounted trucks to collect garbage and remounted trucks for rides to the next collection point.
- Handled hazardous materials such as coolant using specialized tools and machines to protect people, equipment and environmental areas.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
- Sorted recycled and recyclable materials into various areas for further processing, transportation or repurposing.
- Instructed the general public on where to put drop-offs based on observable quality and types of materials identified.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risk.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Sorted and collected recyclable construction materials into designated containers for proper processing and recycling.
- Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites and accidents.