Richard Ramirez
Valrico
Summary
Dedicated sanitation worker with expertise in safety compliance and vehicle operation. Proven ability to maintain equipment and assist in training new staff, ensuring efficient waste collection and community satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sanitation Worker
New York City Dept. Of Sanitation
New York
10.2005 - 11.2025
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Operated sanitation vehicles and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Collected waste and recyclables from assigned routes efficiently.
- Coordinated with team members to deliver timely waste collection services.
- Responded to community inquiries regarding sanitation services and schedules.
- Assisted in training new sanitation workers on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reported hazardous materials and unsafe conditions to supervisors to maintain safety.
- Followed sanitation schedule and documented cleaning activities.
- Drove garbage-collection trucks and operated vehicle mechanisms to lift and dump trash receptacles.
- Executed snow removal tasks during winter months.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Edison High School
Jamaica, NY06-1997
Skills
Rear loader operation
Front loader operation
Snow plow operation
Salt Spreader operation
Mechanical broom operation
Dump truck operation
Forklift operation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CDL Class B with tanker & passenger endorsements
Timeline
Sanitation Worker
New York City Dept. Of Sanitation
10.2005 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Thomas Edison High School