Class B CDL Truck Driver/Garbage Truck Driver Resume Example
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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
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Experience
Class B CDL Truck Driver/Garbage Truck Driver|Legacy Services Inc - City , STATE|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 - City , STATE|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 - City , STATE|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|City, State|06/1981High School Diploma
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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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