Dedicated waste industry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the corporate brand.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead CDL Driver
Waste Connections Inc.
Crossville, TN
04.2005 - Current
Make sure all routes are covered.
Schedule drivers and help on all routes.
Cover all routes, residential, frontload, and roll-off.
Fill in for operations supervisor as needed.
Maintain schedule for vacations and time off.
Route or reroute stops as needed.
Trained all new drivers in the safe operation of company vehicles.
Conduct training on the Smith System driving course.
Worked with customers to solve service issues.
Conduct accident and injury investigations.
Fill out daily productivity report.
Lead Driver { Frontload Sytem}
Waste Connections Inc.
Knoxville, TN
03.2003 - 04.2005
Made sure all routes were covered.
Covered routes as needed.
Trained all new drivers in frontloader operations.
Covered for frontload supervisor as needed.
Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
Implemented and supported company quality and safety improvement efforts.
Counseled drivers on violations of company policy or service standards to improve performance.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver {Tanker}
Reynolds Nationwide
Mt Joy , PA
06.2001 - 03.2003
Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections on truck and trailer.
Insured safe transportation of food-grade products nationwide.
Adapted to changing road and weather conditions.
Delivered products to customers in a timely manner.
Maintained log books and weight tickets in accordance with DOT regulations.
Front Load Driver
BFI Waste Systems
Knoxville, TN
10.1987 - 06.2001
Dumped recyclable materials and discarded refuse at appropriate disposal sites.
Communicated with dispatchers regarding delays, unsafe sites and equipment breakdowns.
Operated automated and semi-automated hoisting devices to raise bins and dump garbage into vehicle.
Conducted pre- and post-trip inspections and basic repairs to maintain performance levels and prevent breakdowns.
Consulted with customers to address problems with garbage collection, maximizing team efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Security Supervisor
Southern Protective Service
Knoxville, TN
10.1982 - 10.1987
Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within mall.
Led team of 5 guards in monitoring high volume of mall traffic during peak hours and days.
Moved around different security stations and vital areas to check on officers and adjust workflow to cover changing needs.
Squad Leader
US Army
Honolulu, HI
08.1977 - 09.1982
Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
Coordinated fire suppression actions with air operations and local emergency response entities.
Supervised and led squad of 8 soldiers, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty and integrity.
Identified issues between soldiers and successfully resolved problems through active listening and interpersonal communication.
Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to foster troop discipline and unity.
Inspected weapons for proper cleanliness and functionality and identified parts for repair.
Demonstrated proficiency in telecommunications equipment to foster critical contact during team missions.