Theodous Travis
Detroit,MI
Summary
Reliable Garbage Truck Driver with significant experience in waste collection, disposal, and recycling operations. Possess strong knowledge of safety procedures, vehicle maintenance, and route planning. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency in past roles through effective communication and teamwork skills. Known for punctuality and commitment to providing high-quality public service. Competent bus driver with commitment to safety and excellent work ethic. Highly valued with several years of industry experience. Safely serves passenger base. Dependable Shuttle Driver with proven experience in passenger transportation, including adhering to safety protocols and maintaining punctuality. Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, route planning, and customer service. Noted for enhancing company reputation through courteous interaction with passengers and consistent adherence to schedules. Previous roles involved effective communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a strong commitment to safety standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
GFL Environmental
Warren, MI
04.2018 - 08.2024
- Collected household garbage and recyclables from residential areas in a timely manner.
- Ensured truck was loaded correctly to ensure safety when driving.
- Followed designated routes to collect garbage, while adhering to traffic laws.
- Inspected truck daily for safe operation and reported any maintenance issues immediately.
- Maintained accurate records of stops made and materials collected.
- Assisted with loading or unloading the truck when necessary.
- Stayed up-to-date on changes in route schedules or other related information.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of vehicle systems, including brakes, lights, and turning signals.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding service issues or complaints.
- Reported hazardous conditions along the route to management team as needed.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries about waste collection services.
Production Worker
Forge Industrail Staffing
Detroit, MI
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Maintained inventory of raw materials, tools, parts, supplies, and finished goods.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Monitored production line operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
Delivery Driver
Happys Pizza
Detroit, MI
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Greeted customers upon arrival, took orders and provided product knowledge.
- Ensured all food safety regulations were followed during preparation process.
- Processed cash and credit and debit payments accurately using point-of-sale system.
- Maintained cleanliness of restaurant dining area, kitchen, and delivery vehicle.
- Provided courteous customer service by addressing customer concerns promptly and professionally.
- Verified accuracy of orders prior to leaving for deliveries utilizing checklist procedure.
Soil Worker
General Linen & Uniform Service
Detorit, MI
09.2010 - 11.2016
- Ensured that linen items were stored properly after each cleaning cycle in order to prevent contamination.
- Loaded carts with clean linen to transport to designated storage areas.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures pertaining to workplace safety standards.
- Transported laundry in carts and sorted dirty items by load type.
- Moved loads between machines, operated ironing equipment and folded laundered items.
Education
CDL B P Endorsement - Truck And Bus Driving
US Truck Driver Training School
Sterling Heights, MI10-2017
GED -
Kettering High School
Detroit, MI06-2002
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Public Safety
- Safe Driving
- Loading and unloading
- Route Navigation
- Route Management
- Waste disposal
- Punctuality
- Vehicle Inspection
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Trash Collection
- Alternate Route Planning
- Decision-Making
- Safe Vehicle Driving
- Weather Condition Assessments
- Public Safety Measures
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Truck Route Establishment
- Residential Trash Pickup
- Commercial Trash Pickup
- Truck Refueling
Certification
- Certificate of Customer Service
- CDL B P License
Affiliations
- Sports
- Home Renovation
- Dog care
Timeline
Driver
GFL Environmental
04.2018 - 08.2024
Production Worker
Forge Industrail Staffing
01.2017 - 05.2017
Delivery Driver
Happys Pizza
11.2016 - 01.2017
Soil Worker
General Linen & Uniform Service
09.2010 - 11.2016
CDL B P Endorsement - Truck And Bus Driving
US Truck Driver Training School
GED -
Kettering High School
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