Stacy Stroda
Hephzibah,GA
Summary
Equipment operator/truck driver with talent for logistics and learning new procedures. Strong knowledge of Road Maintenance (13 years) and Waste Management (4 years landfill) operations . Communicative and team-oriented with proficiency in multiple pieces of heavy equipment and truck combinations. Proven history of working with diverse individuals and in diverse conditions to meet team, individual and management objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Driver
Columbia County Board Of Education
Evans, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
- Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.
- Prepared reports that stated total number of students, hours worked or mileage.
Waste Management Senior Operator
Lane County Public Works
Eugene, OR
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, in landfill operations, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Rotated among various equipment, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and efficiently
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during Landfill Operations.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Complied with environmental regulations when using, dispensing of, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Perform work in tasks as a group or as an individual.
- Improved project completion time by multitasking on heavy equipment.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated dozer and heavy equipment safely and appropriately.
Road Maintenance Operator
Lane County Public Works
Eugene, OR
08.2004 - 10.2022
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Perform various Road Maintenance jobs such as ditching, culvert replacement, ROW mowing,
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Paving and chip seal operations for road preservation.
- Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
- Flagged motorists to provide warning of obstacles and repair work.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
Dump Truck Operator
Skip Tracer and Lads
Harrisburg, OR
04.2005 - 01.2018
- Operated truck safely to and from project destination and prepared and acquired customer signature receipts for load delivered.
- Operated different combinations of truck/transfer(7axle combo) , truck/pup setups, up to 102k lbs.
- Accurately place/spread loads for retail customers to produce least amount of re-distribution required by customer.
- Pick up and transport equipment to job sites utilizing equipment trailers and lowboy tractor-trailers
- Maintained constant telephone or radio contact with dispatch center for instructions.
- Hauled and transported gravel, dirt, fill and boulders to and from construction sites.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Accurately placed loads in optimal locations for spreading and distribution by bulldozers and material movers.
- Worked in tandem with loaders and gravel pit operators to fill trucks for deliveries.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
- Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05.2000
Skills
- MOLO training
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Safety Compliance
- Safe Machine Operation
- Punctual and Dependable
- Strong Work Ethic
- PPE Compliance
- Interpreting Maps and Instructions
- Pre and Post-Trip Inspection
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Class A CDL
- Roadway Construction
- Asphalt Paving/Chip Sealing
- Excavation and Backfilling
- Refuse Handling
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Superior Work Ethic
- Tractor-Trailer Operation (tanker, lowboy, walking floor)
- Forklift Operation
- Hand and Power Tools
Timeline
Route Driver
Columbia County Board Of Education
10.2022 - Current
Waste Management Senior Operator
Lane County Public Works
10.2017 - 10.2022
Dump Truck Operator
Skip Tracer and Lads
04.2005 - 01.2018
Road Maintenance Operator
Lane County Public Works
08.2004 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Idaho
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