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CLASS B CDL TRUCK DRIVER/GARBAGE TRUCK DRIVER
Summary

Dependable Garbage Truck Driver or Collector with over 30 years of licensed commercial driving experience with recent focus on trash collection. Customer-focused, courteous and neat with speed, strength, energy and commitment to serve exceptional number of customers per day. Exemplary communicator with management and customers, with innate navigational and record-keeping skills.

Skills
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Customer-oriented
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Class B license
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Planning ability
  • Efficient trip planner
  • Trash removal
  • Organization
  • Problem resolution
  • Team management
Experience
Class B CDL Truck Driver/Garbage Truck Driver|Legacy Services Inc - Long Valley, NJ|03/1999 - 12/2020
  • Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining 100% safe driving record.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
  • Planned routes using personal knowledge and GPS mapping software to optimize strategies.
  • Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
  • Dropped off and picked up roll-off containers, verified proper tie-downs and reported on needed truck maintenance.
  • Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
  • Completed and submitted customer tickets as required when excessive yardage required removal.
  • Worked closely with management to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices and reported incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage.
  • Notified management or dispatcher of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets or alleyways and potential safety hazards.
  • Verified number of containers on route and at each location matched service level listed and reported discrepancies.
  • Trained several new drivers on safe, efficient and courteous trash truck operation and route fulfillment in any weather condition.
  • Performed standardized pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and operated hydraulic hand controls to lift and load residential and commercial trash cans to dispose of trash.
  • Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
  • Communicated customer requests to dispatcher or manager and identified and reported containers needing repair or replacement.
  • Dumped containers completely, left customer's location clean and free of debris, securely closed containers and prevented containers from inhibiting traffic flow.
  • Mastered residential and commercial route navigation and serviced over 500 customers per day using rear end load lift attachment.
  • Traveled to disposal sites to dump refuse and recyclable materials into appropriate locations.
  • Compressed collected items to maintain storage efficiency.
  • Completed special pickups to collect special recyclables such as computers and TVs.
  • Conferred with customers to resolve garbage overage issues and maintain team efficiency.
  • Observed all traffic laws and speed limits to avoid accidents.
  • Refueled vehicle and checked fluid levels at completion of each shift.
  • Used GPS for alternative routes during heavy traffic periods and road closures.
  • Adhered to planned routes and worked under tight deadlines.
  • Unloaded to landfill in accordance with OSHA health and safety regulations.
  • Implemented optimal safety measures during winter storms without incident.
  • Operated automated and semi-automated hoisting devices.
  • Worked closely with dispatch to manage daily activities.
Class B CDL Truck Driver/Roll Off Driver|White Brothers Disposal - Newark, NJ|01/1989 - 01/1999
  • Coordinated shipping papers, customer documents and daily logs to maintain accurate records.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Conducted vehicle and equipment inspections to maintain safety and comply with laws.
  • Consulted with supervisors and dispatch personnel to assess situations, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Garbage Collector|Custom Disposal - Middlesex, NJ|01/1979 - 12/1988
  • Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
  • Dropped off and picked up roll-off containers, verified proper tie-downs and reported on needed truck maintenance.
  • Completed and submitted customer tickets as required when excessive yardage required removal.
  • Worked closely with management to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices and reported incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage.
  • Notified management or dispatcher of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets or alleyways and potential safety hazards.
  • Verified number of containers on route and at each location matched service level listed and reported discrepancies.
  • Trained several new drivers on safe, efficient and courteous trash truck operation and route fulfillment in any weather condition.
  • Performed standardized pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and operated hydraulic hand controls to lift and load residential and commercial trash cans to dispose of trash.
  • Communicated customer requests to dispatcher or manager and identified and reported containers needing repair or replacement.
  • Dumped containers completely, left customer's location clean and free of debris, securely closed containers and prevented containers from inhibiting traffic flow.
  • Traveled to disposal sites to dump refuse and recyclable materials into appropriate locations.
  • Compressed collected items to maintain storage efficiency.
  • Completed special pickups to collect special recyclables such as computers and TVs.
  • Conferred with customers to resolve garbage overage issues and maintain team efficiency.
Education and Training
North Plainfield High School|North Plainfield, NJ|06/1981High School Diploma
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Legacy Services Inc
  • White Brothers Disposal
  • Custom Disposal

School Attended

  • North Plainfield High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Class B CDL Truck Driver/Garbage Truck Driver
  • Class B CDL Truck Driver/Roll Off Driver
  • Garbage Collector

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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