A Residential Route Driver works for the trash and recycling collection team and operates specialized heavy-duty trucks to collect and transport solid waste materials. The job duties often mentioned on the Residential Route Driver Resume are – safely maneuvering in residential neighborhoods while navigating high traffic, and congested roads, using route maps to navigate routes and collect solid waste materials, performing pre and post-trip truck inspections to ensure safe operating conditions, operating automated tipping devices to empty carts, assisting other collection drivers as directed, and completing documentation, cleaning and refueling tasks.
Skills and qualifications relevant to the post include the following – commercial driving experience, physical strength to occasionally push, pull carts, physical stamina to bend, twist, and lift; self-motivated to continuously improve, proficiency working independently, the ability to manage to achieve route collection goals; and great attention to details and read digital maps and mapping systems. A high school diploma and current CDL license and medical examiner’s certificate are mandatory.
Summary : To obtain a challenging opportunity with an established organization where I will demonstrate my hard working aptitude and commitment to excellence while further expanding my IT knowledge and experience. Provide a valid drivers license and current driving record; Providing a current copy of auto registration with automobile insurance (only if using own personal vehicles).
Skills : Commercial Driver, Route Sales.
Description :
Operated vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
Performed pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
Immediately reported all unsafe situations or service related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
Attended and participated in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by Waste Management or directed by the Route Manager.
Worked closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notified Route Manager or Dispatch of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage and or service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
Communicated customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Residential Route Driver Resume
Objective : Highly motivated professional with a versatile background, looking for an opportunity to utilize my education and experience to grow both personally and professionally with a respected organization, Providing a current copy of vehicles inspection report (only if using own personal vehicles).
Skills : Forklift, Warehouse operations.
Description :
Drove garbage truck on specified routes, collecting solid waste and transport to transfer station.
Followed all DOT and safety regulations.
Serving customer courteously and professionally, building customer relationships.
Always maintained a positive attitude and manner for potential new customers.
Performed Pre and Post trips on company vehicle, for any repairs or attention needed.
Transferred station following all safety procedures.
Turned in all paperwork at end of day to appropriate location.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Residential Route Driver Resume
Objective : To be part of a team where my attitude and work ethic will be of benefit and that there is opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Transporting clients to pre-arranged designated areas; Picking up and delivering from and to various pre-arranged destinations for administrative purposes; Recognizing appropriate boundaries and report inappropriate behavior.
Skills : Forklift Operator, Manlift Operator.
Description :
Operated truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
Provided waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) by emptying trash/recycling receptacles into truck and hauling to disposal site.
Provided excellent customer service to my regular route of clients in order to create a good image for Kimble Interacted professionally with clients to know their individual needs and with our team internally Replaced trash receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area.
Cleaned up waste spills and overflows.
Maintain and update route sheets.
Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
Maintained and updated driver log sheets.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate's
Residential Route Driver Resume
Headline : Seeking a responsible position to challenge myself and utilize my training and experience. Ideally, this position will have room for additional growth opportunities and advancement. Utilizing standard precautions at all times; Demonstrating behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient rights.
Skills : Customer Service, Truck Driver.
Description :
Read route sheets to determine day's schedule and services each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by dispatcher or supervisor.
Courteously interacted with customers, dispatchers and supervisors.
Drove heavy diesel truck to and from customer locations and disposal area(s).
Supervised crew on route to insure safe and efficient pickup of customer's environmental waste.
Cleaned up the area around accidental waste spills.
Followed all safety policies and procedures.
Performed other job-related duties as assigned.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Residential Route Driver Resume
Summary : Patient and safe transportation professional with 15 years experience, and a current CDL. Dependable committed to getting each job done quickly, efficiently and safely. Over distribution environment with in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations.In-depth knowledge of safety and traffic regulations and defensive driving techniques. Team player, hard and loyal worker.
Loaded drive back to landfill in a safe manner and dump in a safety manner.
Used Enhance my drivers skill, I had to be more alert !!! A lot of things going on all the time ..
Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
Dispatched for same-day pick ups.
Drove multi-stop routes.
Cleaned waste from the packer blade and truck body.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Residential Route Driver Resume
Objective : Skilled Branch Manager with demonstrated success in coordinating team and financial activities. Friendly and adaptable professional with remarkable leadership and program management skills. Also have experience in construction equipment operations. (i.e) Skid steer, front end loader, back hoe, excavators, elevating scrapers.
Skills : Delivered Generators, Light Towers, Heavy Equipment, And Other Supplies Needed For Daily Functions In Oilfield.
Description :
Pre and post inspected truck.
Drove a set route through a community picking up residential garbage.
Maintained a safe work environment while servicing residents.
Safely transported materials to disposal site.
Reported all activity to supervisior.
Tagged garbage or recycling containers and informed customers of problems such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted.
Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Residential Route Driver Resume
Summary : Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and efficient route planning. Accident-free safe driver with clean MVR with no violation. Drivering with an accident-free, clean driving record. Excellent sense of direction and capacity to work long hours in all weather conditions. .
Skills : Forklift Operator And Loader Operator.
Description :
Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that rise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
Communicated with others to coordinate material handling or movement.
Maintained a safe driving record and Class B CDL license.
Completed dumps all receptacles and leave the customer's location clean and free of debris.
Followed route assignments as directed and complete end of day documentation and check out process.
Performed complete pre-trip inspection including, but not limited to, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges and controls.
Drove heavy diesel truck to and from customer locations and disposal area(s).
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Certificate In Automotive Tech
Residential Route Driver Resume
Summary : A Residential Route Driver for over 20years. Presently working in Route Sales for the last 12years. I Enjoy new exciting challenges and experiences,& Signing and Adhering to Southeast Regional Networks Transportation of Clients & Driving for SRN Business Policy, Providing a smoke free environment in both company and personal vehicle.
Skills : Operate Forklifts, Policy Assistant.
Description :
Moved waste bin to position accessible by truck and closes all enclosure gates, as necessary.
Operated hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Cleaned waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill or transfer station run.
Courteously interacted with customers, dispatchers and supervisors.
Cleaned up the area around accidental waste spills.
Read route sheets to determine day’s schedule and services each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by dispatcher or supervisor.
Completed required route/productivity sheets, Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs) and other forms.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Residential Route Driver Resume
Headline : Residential Route Driver is climbing in and out of a commercial vehicle on average 30-40 times per day, working an average 45-hour week or more, including variable start/end times, alternately siting, standing, pushing, pulling and walking all day, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Skills : Route Driver, Managing, Designing.
Description :
Performs all driver check-in procedures upon returning to the facility at the end of the day.
Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Successfully completed Republic Services’ CDL training program, which includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources (including the loan of a truck) necessary to take and pass the state CDL examination.
Completed twelve (12) full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a CDL.
Learned to perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the assigned vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order.
Reported any safety issues on standard reports.
Learned to safely operate a heavy or commercial truck along a designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Residential Route Driver Resume
Summary : Residential Route Driver is working independently, efficiently, and in different types of weather, effectively interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, lifting and carrying an average of 200+ units per day, each weighing up to 45 lbs., using product handling tools as appropriate, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Skills : Product Management, Business Management.
Description :
Learned to operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Learned to identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
Learned to continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
Continuously monitored the condition of any assigned vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time.
Cleaned waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
Followed all required safety policies and procedures.
Obtained a CDL, perform all responsibilities of a Driver in one of the Company’s lines of business (i.e., Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Roll-Off).
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