Martin Valentin
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Diligent crew member with hands-on experience in waste collection and disposal, ensuring timely and efficient operations. Demonstrated strong teamwork and physical stamina in demanding work conditions.
Experienced with cash handling, customer service, and transaction processing in fast-paced retail settings.
Experienced with fast-paced food preparation and customer service.
Motivated Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Garbage Truck Helper
Republic Services
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Maintained a safe work environment through proper use of personal protective equipment and dedication to all safety protocols.
- Maintained stamina while lifting all heavy lifting duties, usually handling loads of 50 pounds or more during garbage service.
- Exhibit a clean city image by ensuring the city streets were free of all garbage throughout the collection of garbage.
- Used an accident prevention learning curve to protect our customers and other drivers on the road.
- Maintain strict reinforcement of all safety in driving rules and regulations.
Garbage Truck Driver
Waste Management
01.2016 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with dispatchers for scheduling conflicts in service, addressing any changes in route promptly.
- Maintained vehicle and equipment for maximum efficiency during operations, as well as preventing downtime. (When a vehicle breaks down or is malfunctioning.)
- Used a large amount of teamwork during communication with crew members daily.
- Estimated customer loaded container volume by looking at them, and reporting weight issues with dispatcher for the next direction to go with our customer.
- Enhanced customer service satisfaction by being on time for service each day we are scheduled to a specific customer.
- Mitigated potential safety hazards, and customer complaints to higher management for immediate problem solving.
Education
Master Certified Automotive Technology Diploma - Automotive Technology
Lincoln College of Technology
Denver, CO04-2011
Skills
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Heavy lifting
- Hygiene practices
- Safety practices
- Organization
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Quality controls
- Safe lifting procedures
- Hospitality and accommodation
Timeline
Garbage Truck Helper
Republic Services
08.2023 - 07.2025
Garbage Truck Driver
Waste Management
01.2016 - 07.2023
Master Certified Automotive Technology Diploma - Automotive Technology
Lincoln College of Technology