A Sanitation Driver drives or rides the garbage trucks each day and collects trash from residences and businesses. The most common work activities are listed on the Sanitation Driver Resume as – collecting garbage and removing it to proper disposal areas such as dumps and landfills; lifting heavy objects and working in all weather conditions; driving the garbage truck while others ride along, operating the truck mechanisms for lifting, dumping, and setting the trash cans or dumpsters down, performing some manual labor for items such as brush piles, and furniture that trucks can’t lift. Other key responsibilities also include taking the garbage to an appropriate disposal facility, and performing routine maintenance on the truck such as tire pressure checks, fluid fills, and inspecting mechanical parts for wear and tear.
Those in this position should be able to demonstrate on the resume the following skills and abilities – knowledge of garbage truck operations, time management skills, the ability to handle heavy weights, physical dexterity, the ability to be on feet for long hours and work in confined areas, and immunity to work in dirty places and tolerate bad and foul smells. Most resume samples for this role make a display of a high school diploma or GED.
Summary : To secure an upwardly mobile Sanitation Driver position with a progressive and service oriented organization. Allowing me to contribute to its success by delivering quality service. Discussing service problems with individuals along the assigned route and refer to supervisor. Performing pre-trip inspection to include checking safety equipment. Avoiding and reporting road hazards or obstructions. Operating compaction and lift equipment on both side and rear loading refuse trucks. May operating other City vehicles and equipment. Completing job related paperwork.
Skills : The Ability To Operate A Skidsteer/Bobcat, Electric And Standard Pallet Jack, High/low Walk Behind Cherry Picker, Commercial Sideloader, Rear And Residential Commercial Sanitation Vechicle, Roll-off Commercial, Boom Truck Delivery Vechicle.
Description :
Provided by the Sanitation Engineer, is not just restricted to the sanitation department only.
Serviced dedicated to the entire township of Springfield's Public Works Department as a collective.
Provided safe passage for the residents and to all general traffic in and around Springfield Township.
Operated all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Performed daily safety and maintenance .
Drove sanitation truck, insure safety of the helper, Accomplishments Safety skills, Driver awareness Skills Used Safe driving, Time management, .
Drove Sanitation truck, Pick up yard waste, Help customers Accomplishments Leadership skills, Technical mechanical solutions, Skills Used Time.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Sanitation Driver Resume
Summary : Sanitation Driver with 9 years of experience in inspecting refuse trucks by checking oil, water, filters, brakes and tires and making adjustments by refilling, lubricating, cleaning or reporting for repair. Driving refuse trucks. Learning to keep route records. Moving and empty lagging trash bins using truck hydraulics. Operating steam cleaning equipment. Cleaning trucks and equipment.
Skills : Laborer, Warehouse, Constructional, Management, Truck Driving, Logistics, and School Bus.
Description :
Picked up and disposal of materials to solid waste and recycling merf.
Tracked containers numbers to homes and owrs/rentals to each container.
Placed all containers into computer and update as needed.
Assisted in bulk trash pick.
Assisted in bringing recycling to Salt River Indian Community.
Responsible for solid waste removal pick up.
Followed route and adhered to scheduled pick up locations and pick up times.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Or Equivalent
Sanitation Driver Resume
Summary : Sanitation driver with over 30 years of experience handling a sanitation vehicle for a public entity. Learning to drive and operate automated refuse trucks. Collecting and dumping garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential or commercial zone. Unloading refuse trucks at City Landfill.
Skills : Planning, Tracking.
Description :
Organized yard as I come from picking up units.
Cleaned as a drop them at yard.
Ensured safe operation of.
Collected and dumped refuse and recyclable materials from containers into truck.
Drove truck to landfill and unloaded.
Maintained all required logs and maintained truck.
Operated equipment to compress collected refuse.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associates In Criminal Justice
Sanitation Driver Resume
Summary : Seeking a career as a Garbage Truck Driver in which I can use my skills and experience to grow with a company and become a valued member of your team. Collecting empty containers and rejected or unsold merchandise. Responsible for general cleanliness of assigned vehicle. Performing routine maintenance on truck. Interacting with coworkers to ensure company service standards. Providing quality customer service via one-on-one attention to detail.
Skills : Semi Driving, Class C, Customer Service.
Description :
Performed overall maintenance checks of garbage trucks, including the associated cleaning and garbage dumping equipment.
Gathered all kinds of garbage from commercial, residential, and other associated areas safely and systematically.
Looked after the malfunctions of the trucks and other vans and report them back to the servicemen and technicians.
Trained other truck drivers and systematically follow the traffic and associated safety norms and conditions.
Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip.
Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
Lifted freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 75 pounds.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Sanitation Driver Resume
Headline : Dependable, dedicated and committed to getting each job done quickly, efficiently and safely. Over 2 years in specialized transportation equipment for residential and commercial sanitation services with in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Ensuring hot and cold food items are kept in compliance with company standards and meet all sanitation and safety requirements.
Skills : Hand Tools, Electronics, Customer Service, Leadership, Sales.
Description :
Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner.
Certified that waste, supplies and material handling equipment were secured prior to operating vehicle on public highways.
Sorted items set out for recycling and threw materials into designated truck compartments Dismounted .
Operated municipal trucks in a safe and effective manner.
Collected garbage from buildings, businesses and other facilities as per schedule to ensure garbage is removed and disposed.
Operated equipment and/or vehicles including 1/2 ton pick-up and dump trucks, articulating drive front-end loaders, street flushers, refuse packers, .
Followed a designated route to ensure that every households refuge was despised of properly.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Sanitation Driver Resume
Objective : Sanitation Driver with 5 years of experience in Picking up requisitioned supplies from staging clerk. Receiving completed production orders from staging clerk. Inventorying items to ensure completion of production orders. Loading orders onto truck with assistance of staging clerks in a safe, orderly manner. Unloading requisitioned materials at delivery site. Following sanitation and safety guidelines when handling food and equipment.
Skills : Driving, MS Office.
Description :
Picked up requisitioned supplies from staging clerk.
Received completed production orders from staging clerk. Inventories items to ensure completion of production orders.
Loaded orders onto truck with assistance of staging clerks in a safe, orderly manner.
Unloaded requisitioned materials at delivery site.
Followed sanitation and safety guidelines when handling food and equipment.
Ensured hot and cold food items are kept in compliance with company standards and meet all sanitation and safety requirements.
Collected empty containers and rejected or unsold merchandise.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Sanitation Driver Resume
Headline : Sanitation Driver is Performing duties in a safe manner and in accordance with the Authority safety requirements. Interacting in a courteous manner with fellow employees, customers and members of the public. Assisting in implementing the Authoritys solid waste rules, regulations and procedures.
Skills : Planning, Customer Service.
Description :
Performed routine maintenance on truck.
Interacted with coworkers to ensure company service standards.
Provided quality customer service via one-on-one attention to detail.
Sweeped, vacuumed, and mopped floors, hallways, stairways, elevators, laboratories, and offices.
Stripped, waxed and polished floors; shampoos carpets.
Wiped, dusted, and polished furniture, desks, file cabinets, counter tops, locker tops, handrails, fuel pumps, ledges, wood louvers, blinds, and metal work.
Washed and waxed outdoor furniture and planters.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
G.E.D
Sanitation Driver Resume
Headline : Sanitation Driver is responsible for Assisting with the operation of solid waste collection truck in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk of injury to the employee and civilian, property damage and loss of life. Performing daily vehicle safety and maintenance checks and assists with minor vehicle repairs. Cleaning solid waste collections trucks as scheduled or required.
Skills : Truck Driver, MS Office.
Description :
Cleaned and washed woodwork, walls, draperies, elevator walls, doors, and light switches and covers indoors and outdoors.
Cleaned and polished door hardware, mirrors, and other stainless steel and chrome fixtures.
Emptied and wiped ashtrays, smoking stands, pencil sharpeners, and trash receptacles.
Removed trash and emptied into rubbish bins; and changes liners as needed.
Collected and disposes of trash, rubbish, cuttings, branches, etc.
Cleaned inside and out of glass doors, glass walls, glass partitions, windows, window sills, window screens, ledges, light fixtures, air conditioning vents and ducts, wall clocks, fire extinguisher receptacles, and iron bars in cells.
Straightened and arranged desks, chairs, bookcases, and other office equipment.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Sanitation Driver Resume
Objective : Sanitation Driver is Travelling aboard the Authoritys collection trucks and collects refuse on designated routes within the territory and transfers refuse from bins and at bins sites and any other container into the solid waste collection truck. Inspecting solid waste materials left for collection and alerts the Sanitation Truck Driver and Sanitation Supervisor if the material(s) appears to contain prohibited wastes.
Skills : Supervising, Sanitation.
Description :
Mopped, cleaned, and disinfected floors, urinals, toilets, showers, walls, countertops, and wash basins; services restrooms.
Replenished supplies, such as toilet seat covers, soap, paper towels, toilet paper, deodorant dispensers, etc.
Scrubbed and disinfected benches and walls of sauna rooms, showers, tile floors and all ceramic tile areas in locker rooms and laboratories.
Cleaned and disinfected water fountains and telephones.
Locked and unlocked doors, windows, and gates; sets alarm system.
Cleaned entrance way and sidewalks immediately adjacent to building; sweeps and picks up debris, and waters plants.
Removed mattresses/pillows from unoccupied cell(s), cleans, bio-hazard disinfects, and dries prior to storing in storage area.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Sanitation Driver Resume
Headline : To obtain a Sanitation Driver is May making minor maintenance repairs such as but not limited to replacing light bulbs, washers, toilet seats, and floats; turning off valves; and boarding up broken entrances/windows. Enforcing rules and ordinances applicable to the protection of public safety and public property. Assisting in the various trades as required. Assisting in the maintenance and preparation of operational records and reports. Running errands. May operating a vehicle to perform assigned duties.
Skills : Safety Assistant, Public Assistant.
Description :
May raised and lower flags; care for flags.
Maintained flagpole and surrounding area.
Lifted and transported heavy objects such as desks, filing cabinets, tables, refuse barrels, and equipment.
May worked on grounds and parking areas adjacent to assigned buildings.
Used hand and power tools and cares for and maintains lawns, hedges, trees, access roadways, and shrubbery by cleaning, watering, fertilizing, spraying herbicide/insecticide, trimming, pruning, mowing, sweeping, and raking.
Planted shrubbery and plants, sods lawns, and propagates plants and shrubs from seeds, cuttings, and roots.
Operated and maintained light motorized or power equipment such as power lawn mowers and tools such as edgers, trimmers, weeders, and power washers.
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