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Bobby Rasch

Elizabethtown,KY

Summary

Dependable, motivated, personable, and professional solid waste industry veteran with 24 years experience. Strong customer service mindset, great problem solving skills, and an excellent safety record. Quick at learning and adapting and always open to new ideas for improvement.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Utility Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Elizabethtown, KY
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Operated Rear-Load, Front-Load, and Roll-Off trucks
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.

Regional Manager of Operations

Red River Waste Solutions
Elizabethtown, KY
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Manage the collection and transportation of solid waste safely according to all federal, state and local rules and regulations for 18,000 residential and commercial customer accounts in Elizabethtown and Hardin County, KY.
  • Manage a wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly, safely, and efficiently.
  • Ensure superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, driver safety concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
  • Working continually to implement company safety programs and awareness to reduce workplace accidents and injuries.
  • Create alternative business plans to improve relationships with county and city officials and the customers in which we service.
  • Work closely with equipment maintenance engineers and technicians to assure vehicle safety and DOT compliance.
  • Monitor daily trash collection on routes for efficiency, effectiveness, and most importantly, safety.

Roll Off Driver

L And N Disposal
Louisville, KY
04.2020 - 12.2020

Driving and operating Roll-off trucks. Delivering, hauling, and dumping assigned containers including 10yd, 15yd, 20yd, 30yd, and 40yd open top containers and compactors at landfills and recycling facilities.

Regional Manager of Operations

Red River Waste Solutions
Elizabethtown, KY
05.2016 - 04.2020
  • Manage the collection and transportation of solid waste safely according to all federal, state and local rules and regulations for 18,000 residential and commercial customer accounts in Elizabethtown and Hardin County, KY.
  • Manage a wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly, safely, and efficiently.
  • Ensure superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, driver safety concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
  • Working continually to implement company safety programs and awareness to reduce workplace accidents and injuries.
  • Create alternative business plans to improve relationships with county and city officials and the customers in which we service.
  • Work closely with equipment maintenance engineers and technicians to assure vehicle safety and DOT compliance.
  • Monitor daily trash collection on routes for efficiency, effectiveness, and most importantly, safety.

Regional Manager of Operations

Red River Waste Solutions
Rapid City, SD
04.2015 - 05.2016

Determine the most cost-effective procedures for refuse routes.

Translate solid waste business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies.

Minimize damage and repair costs through careful management and preventative maintenance.

Take corrective action in the case of accidents and delays to minimize extra expenses.

Supervise the work of 20 refuse drivers, mechanics, and office personnel.

Communicate with drivers, office staff, and customers regarding all lines of business in solid waste industry.

Cultivate a positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Write reports and give oral presentations to keep employees up-to-date on company goals and achievements.

Route Driver/Relief Driver/Lead Driver

Red River Waste Solutions
Rapid City, SD
12.2013 - 04.2015

Ability to perform all routes assigned, following route sheets, in a detail oriented and efficient manner.

Ability to operate all types of garbage trucks; Front-end loader, Rear-end loader, Automated side-loader, Manual side-loader, Roll-off, Container delivery trucks.

Working alongside Operations Manager to ensure all daily routes and tasks are completed safely and efficiently by drivers.

Managing Rear-loader, Front-end loader, and Roll-off truck routes.

Conducting and participating in weekly safety meetings.

Driver route observations.

Training new hires on safe operations of trucks and routes, and current employees on learning to operate new equipment.

Route Supervisor

Kieffer Sanitation/Waste Connections
Rapid City, SD
12.2010 - 03.2013

Enforce safety rules and regulations.

Plan work assignments to meet operations and productions goals.

Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.

Plan and establish refuse routes.

Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.

Monitor field work to ensure that it is being performed properly.

Recommend or implement measures to improve worker motivation, performance, work methods or customer services.

Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.

Relief Driver/Route Driver

Kieffer Sanitation/Waste Connections
Rapid City, SD
09.1998 - 12.2010

Ability to perform all routes assigned, following route sheets, in a detail oriented and efficient manner.

Ability to operate all types of garbage trucks; Front-end loader, Rear-end loader, Automated side-loader, Manual side-loader, Roll-off, and Container delivery trucks.

Education

GED - undefined

Career Learning Center of the Black Hills
Rapid City, SD
2008

Skills

*Excellent time management skills

*Organized and safe driver in adverse conditions

*Trained in safe driving techniques

*Strong leadership skills

*24 years Rear-end loader experience

*21 years experience operating; Automated side-loader, Front-end loader, and Roll-off trucks

Timeline

Utility Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling
01.2022 - 09.2022

Regional Manager of Operations

Red River Waste Solutions
04.2021 - 11.2021

Roll Off Driver

L And N Disposal
04.2020 - 12.2020

Regional Manager of Operations

Red River Waste Solutions
05.2016 - 04.2020

Regional Manager of Operations

Red River Waste Solutions
04.2015 - 05.2016

Route Driver/Relief Driver/Lead Driver

Red River Waste Solutions
12.2013 - 04.2015

Route Supervisor

Kieffer Sanitation/Waste Connections
12.2010 - 03.2013

Relief Driver/Route Driver

Kieffer Sanitation/Waste Connections
09.1998 - 12.2010

GED - undefined

Career Learning Center of the Black Hills
Bobby Rasch