NICK FOSS
Gig Harbor,WA
Summary
Motivated management professional dedicated to promoting environmental compliance, operational excellence, and strong team development. I strive to build high-trust, collaborative working relationships, empower those around me, and ensure that regulatory standards are met to protect both the environment and the communities we serve.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solid Waste Route Supervisor
City of Tacoma
01.2021 - Current
- Lead daily solid waste collection and transfer operations with consistent compliance to environmental regulations, municipal codes, and DOT laws.
- Investigate and resolve customer concerns, nuisance complaints, and code issues.
- Member of the internal audit team for the ISO 14001 Standard at Solid Waste and the Central Treatment Center
- Team Lead for the Solid Waste Communications Team
- Support waste-reduction initiatives, contamination control, safe materials handling, and spill-prevention procedures.
Solid Waste Collector Driver
City of Tacoma
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Operated collection vehicles in alignment with environmental, safety, and municipal standards.
- Reported contamination, illegal dumping, and environmental hazards.
- Team member for Multi Family Recycling Project aimed to reduce contamination at commercial properties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Curtis High School
01-2000
Skills
- Environmental Compliance
- Route & Operations Management
- Leadership & Coaching
- Safety Practices
- Data & Tonnage Analysis
- Customer Issue Resolution
- Waste Reduction & Contamination Awareness
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
- AHERA Building Inspector
- CPR Certified
- Flagging Certification
Timeline
Solid Waste Route Supervisor
City of Tacoma
01.2021 - Current
Solid Waste Collector Driver
City of Tacoma
01.2018 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Curtis High School