Truck Driver Resume Example

• Completed and submitted customer tickets as required when excessive yardage required removal.
• Mastered residential and commercial route navigation and serviced about 1000 customers per day using either front or rear end load lift attachment.
• Verified number of containers on route and at each location matched service level listed and reported discrepancies.
• 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.
• Worked closely with management to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices and reported incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage.
• Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
• Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
• Notified management or dispatcher of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets or alleyways and potential safety hazards.
• Communicated customer requests to dispatcher or manager and identified and reported containers needing repair or replacement.
• Dropped off and picked up roll-off containers, verified proper tie-downs and reported on needed truck maintenance.
• Dumped containers completely, left customer's location clean and free of debris, securely closed containers and prevented containers from inhibiting traffic flow.
• Completed special pickups to collect special recyclables such as computers and TVs.
• Compressed collected items to maintain storage efficiency.
• Inspected vehicles before and after route trips and completed minor repairs as needed.
• Traveled to disposal sites to dump refuse and recyclable materials into appropriate locations.
• 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.

• Completed and submitted customer tickets as required when excessive yardage required removal.
• Mastered residential and commercial route navigation and serviced about 1000 customers per day using either front or rear end load lift attachment.
• Verified number of containers on route and at each location matched service level listed and reported discrepancies.
• 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.
• Worked closely with management to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices and reported incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage.
• Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
• Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
• Notified management or dispatcher of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets or alleyways and potential safety hazards.
• Communicated customer requests to dispatcher or manager and identified and reported containers needing repair or replacement.
• Dropped off and picked up roll-off containers, verified proper tie-downs and reported on needed truck maintenance.
• Dumped containers completely, left customer's location clean and free of debris, securely closed containers and prevented containers from inhibiting traffic flow.
• Completed special pickups to collect special recyclables such as computers and TVs.
• Conferred with customers to resolve garbage overage issues and maintain team efficiency.
• Compressed collected items to maintain storage efficiency.
• Inspected vehicles before and after route trips and completed minor repairs as needed.
• Traveled to disposal sites to dump refuse and recyclable materials into appropriate locations.
• 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.

• Utilized GPS for route mapping, adjusting for weather and traffic alerts to optimize time.
• Loaded trailers properly to support government regulations for volume, weight and transportation safety.
• Maintained accurate logs to document mileage and delivery information.
• Delivered and unloaded products, utilizing tractor trailer, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks and load bars.
• Reviewed transportation and shipping papers to verify accuracy of freight for inventory counts.
• Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
• 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 vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
• Consulted with supervisors and dispatch personnel to assess situations, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions.
• Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered all pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
• Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
• Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.

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