KELLY L K R U E G E R
Webb
Summary
I work weekends doing home improvements and remodeling projects. This includes such activities as building decks, installing new flooring, windows and doors, kitchen and bathroom remodeling.
Route sales professional with proven success in sales. Safe driver, experienced in operating light and heavy trucks on prescribed routes. Strong work ethic and customer focus with skill to build excellent relationships with customers and increase product market share.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Load Driver
Mark Dunning Industries
Dothan, AL
09.2021 - 02.2025
- Promoted positive community relations through courteous interactions with residents during waste collection activities.
- Performed minor vehicle repairs on-site, minimizing downtime from unscheduled maintenance events.
- Managed challenging weather conditions effectively while maintaining punctual service delivery to customers.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open communication lines with clients.
- Streamlined route planning with GPS technology, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and faster completion times.
- Supported a clean and organized work environment by properly disposing of collected waste materials at designated transfer stations or landfills.
- Boosted productivity by efficiently maneuvering trucks in tight spaces for effective waste collection.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to coordinate route changes, report issues, and receive updates on schedule adjustments.
- Maintained a clean driving record, adhering to traffic regulations and ensuring timely arrival at designated stops.
- Assisted in training new Front Load Drivers, emphasizing safety protocols and best practices in waste management operations.
- Ensured safety of all team members through strict adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Completed necessary documentation accurately, including logbooks, trip reports, and incident reports when required.
- Reduced truck maintenance costs by performing daily pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Utilized proper protective gear while handling materials.
- Reported any mechanical problems to supervisor immediately.
- Collected refuse and recyclable materials from residential and commercial buildings.
- Adhered to local, state and federal regulations pertaining to refuse and recyclable collection.
- Resolved customer grievances regarding trash pickup, escalating major issues to supervisor.
- Washed and disinfected collection truck to maintain professional standards.
- Followed all safety procedures and regulations when operating collection truck.
- Operated lift gate and other devices properly to safely unload materials.
- Reported illegal dumping or hazardous materials to supervisor for proper handling.
- Observed other vehicles and pedestrians around collection truck to keep safe distance.
- Inspected collection truck for mechanical problems before use and reported mechanical problems to supervisor.
- Drove carefully through residential neighborhoods, watching out for parked vehicles and people.
Driver
Houston County Sanitation
Dothan, AL
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Drive and operate boom truck, picking up refuse and brush
- Drive side load garbage truck and empty garbage cans on established routes
Front Load Driver
Millennium Waste
Rock Island, Il
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Drove a front loading garbage truck, dumped dumpsters and hauled to landfill
Driver
Jerry Schultes Trucking
Audubon, IA
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Obeyed traffic laws
- Checked truck gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes
- Reported problems and accidents to management
- Checked load against shipping papers
- Check load documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Maintained vehicle logs
- Positioned trucks for loading and unloading
- KKHold clean driving record
- Drove trucks weighing more than three tons
- Inspected vehicles before and after trips
- Commercial driver's license Class A
- Valid driver's license
- Knowledge sets include: Delivery trucks, Dump trucks, Flatbed trucks, Refuse collection trucks, Sliding fifth wheels, Trucks greater than 26000 pounds
Driver
Superior Seawalls and Docks
Illinois City, IL
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Complied with traffic rules and regulations
- Drove trucks
- Reported problems or accidents to management
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles
- Read maps and followed directions
- Have a clean driving record
- Commercial driver's license Class B
- Met delivery schedules
- Pulled and staged materials to be picked up
- Drove and operated a truck 24 feet or smaller
- Inspected vehicles
- Valid driver's license
Sales Agent
Advantage Tree Service
Davenport, IA
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Sold various products including: Sold tree and lawn services
- Recommended products to customers based on customer needs and interests
- Estimated or quoted prices, contract terms and delivery dates
- Provided on-going support after sales or contract is signed
- Prepared drawings, estimates and bids
- Developed and managed accounts
- Worked with delivery and merchandise personnel to ensure customer service is satisfactory
- Developed and maintained business relationships with customers
- Integrated and sold new products
- Presented and maintained a professional image at work and in the trade
- Displayed decision-making skills
- Demonstrated strong organizational and planning skills
Plant Health Care Technician
Davey Tree Expert Company
Bettendorf, IA
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Cut down trees
- Climbed trees to access work area
- Cut away dead or excess branches
- Reshaped trees
- Removed low-hanging branches
- Inspected trees for insects, fungi and other parasites
- Loaded debris onto trucks
- Completed paper work
- My accomplishments included: Certified Arborist
- Certified ISA Tree Worker or Arborist
- Pest Control Applicator
Pest Control Applicator
Iowa Illinois Termite and Pest Control
Davenport, IA
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Exterminated pests such as rodents, termites and roaches
- Inspected premises such as buildings, industrial land and houses
- Decided on most effective treatment
- Sprayed or dusted chemicals into rooms, furnishings and wood
- Mixed chemicals according to specs
- Sprayed/applied pesticides
- Maintained vehicle and equipment
- Estimated costs
- Complied with all procedures and government regulations
- Practiced environmental conservation
Lawn Specialist
Greenspace Lawncare LLC
IA
07.2010 - 03.2011
- Operated spray equipment
- Followed formulas to fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals
- Applied knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios and obstruction
- Inspected and maintained trucks
- Maintained and calibrated chemical spraying equipment
- Followed all manufacturer's labels, formulas and instructions
- Drove company vehicle to customer location
- Completed and maintained production reports, new sales forms, customer invoice forms, vehicle inspection reports and cancel notices
- Handled and delivered bulk and packaged chemicals
- Valid commercial driver's license
- State pesticide applicator license
Plant Health Specialist
Davey Tree Expert Company
Bettendorf, IA
06.2006 - 07.2010
- Identify plants and any existing health issues
- Provide properly timed pesticide applications
- Supervise all chemical use
- Sell all services the company offers
- Service and maintain all equipment provided to me
Associate
Lowes
Moline, Il
10.2005 - 06.2006
- Worked in the garden center and other departments as needed as well as delivery driver
Plant Health Specialist
Davey Tree Expert Company
05.2000 - 03.2005
Foreman
Calsyn and Sons Inc
04.1993 - 05.2000
- Lawn care foreman
- Applied pesticides as/where required
- Filled in on janitorial route as needed
Education
High School/GED -
Rockridge Sr. High School
01.1990
Skills
- Computer Literate
- Customer service
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Delivery Driver
- Drywall repair
- Employee Supervision
- Site inspection
- General Office
- Renovation
- Internet Knowledgeable
- Insulation installation
- Janitorial / Cleaning
- Demolition
- Oil/Tire Change
- Drywall installation
- Retail Sales
- Door installation
- Sales
- Flooring installation
- Training
- Window installation
- Computer Skills
- Floor installation
- General Office Duties
- Hand tool proficiency
- Lawn Care
- Heavy equipment operation
- Management
- Window replacement
- Refuse Collection
- Cabinet installation
- Shipping
- Fixture installation
- Decision Making
- Electrical wiring
- Environmental Conservation
- Ventilation systems
- Government Regulations
- Problem-solving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Attention to detail
- Tanker endorsed
- Smith System Driver Trained
- Defensive Driver trained
- Safety regulations compliance
- Valid Driver's license
- Client relations
Certification
Iowa Class A - Commercial: Tank Vehicle, Air Brakes
Timeline
Front Load Driver
Mark Dunning Industries
09.2021 - 02.2025
Driver
Houston County Sanitation
05.2021 - 09.2021
Front Load Driver
Millennium Waste
06.2018 - 04.2021
Driver
Jerry Schultes Trucking
06.2015 - 06.2018
Driver
Superior Seawalls and Docks
04.2015 - 06.2015
Sales Agent
Advantage Tree Service
06.2014 - 04.2015
Plant Health Care Technician
Davey Tree Expert Company
06.2011 - 06.2014
Pest Control Applicator
Iowa Illinois Termite and Pest Control
03.2011 - 06.2011
Lawn Specialist
Greenspace Lawncare LLC
07.2010 - 03.2011
Plant Health Specialist
Davey Tree Expert Company
06.2006 - 07.2010
Associate
Lowes
10.2005 - 06.2006
Plant Health Specialist
Davey Tree Expert Company
05.2000 - 03.2005
Foreman
Calsyn and Sons Inc
04.1993 - 05.2000
High School/GED -
Rockridge Sr. High School
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