Conscientious sanitation professional skilled at safely and efficiently collecting trash and recycle materials. Smoothly complete daily routes by using excellent multitasking and planning abilities. Competent team player with physical strength to lift heavy loads over extended time periods.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ASL Residential Driver
Waste Management
4730 SE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78222
05.2019 - Current
Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
Positioned and returned container on customer's property with lids and doors properly replaced and containers located without risk of obstruction traffic flow or driveway entrances.
Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise refuse bins and dump contents into trucks.
Worked closely with supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Dismounted garbage trucks to collect garbage and guide driver in reversing in tight spaces.
Verified assigned truck fully-fueled and safe to operate and required paperwork on board before leaving yard.
Collected route as outlined in route sheet, documenting changes or obstacles to job execution through written descriptions and attachment of photos taken with company camera.
Attended and participated in scheduled training programs, briefings and meetings required by company or assigned by supervisor.
Executed and performed daily safety and maintenance checks on garbage truck and related equipment.
Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
Noted customer complaints regarding service quality or timings of service to forward complaints to higher management.
Notified supervisor of any incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage, awaiting direction and avoiding taking action or making statements without authorization from company.
Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.
Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.
Recorded time on route sheet at each customer stop.
Estimated customer-loaded container volume by sight, reporting overweight boxes immediately to dispatcher for direction when at risk of exceeding maximum tonnage.
Adapted routes based on changing traffic and weather conditions to stay on schedule and maintain efficiency.
Alerted supervisors of setbacks immediately to maintain schedules and explain late pickups.
Picked up 1500 homes daily
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
Residential Driver
Tiger Sanitation
6325 US Highway 87 E San Antonio, TX 78222
11.2010 - 05.2019
Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
Recorded time on route sheet at each customer stop.
Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.
Estimated customer-loaded container volume by sight, reporting overweight boxes immediately to dispatcher for direction when at risk of exceeding maximum tonnage.
Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
Dismounted garbage trucks to collect garbage and guide driver in reversing in tight spaces.
Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise refuse bins and dump contents into trucks.
Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.
Picked up 1500 homes daily
Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations
Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift
Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages
Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws