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Peter Denham

Poughkeepsie,NY

Summary

Dependable professional with many years of licensed commercial driving experience with recent focus on trash collection. Customer-focused, courteous and neat with speed, strength, energy and commitment to serve exceptional number of customers per day. Exemplary communicator with management and customers, with innate navigational, and record-keeping skills. Work out in all weather conditions and know how to dress appropriately for these conditions

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Works Employee

City of Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie, New York
05.2006 - 07.2025
  • Disposed of excess materials following company guidelines for recycling or waste removal.
  • Ensured that all material was securely fastened on the truck before transport.
  • Performed daily vehicle safety checks and reported any mechanical issues to supervisor.
  • Separated recyclable materials from non-recyclable materials during collection process.
  • Dumped collected waste into transfer station hopper according to protocol.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kingston Highschool
Kingston, NY
06-1986

Skills

  • Material disposal
  • Truck safety checks
  • Operational efficiency
  • Compliance adherence
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety awareness

About me

  • I am a retired garbage collector with decades of experience working outdoors in all weather conditions. Known for reliability, stamina, and preparedness, regardless of the environment. and i enjoy staying active. Now looking for a lighter, part-time or full-time role that allows me to stay moving without the heavy lifting ideal for tasks like deliveries, groundskeeping. Ready to bring a strong work ethic, punctuality, and real-world problem-solving skills to a new team.

Timeline

Public Works Employee

City of Poughkeepsie
05.2006 - 07.2025

High School Diploma -

Kingston Highschool