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Dillon Rice

Ashland

Summary

Committed sanitation specialist with over two decades of experience in promoting safe and efficient collection of materials. Effectively completes daily routes with strong multitasking skills and dedication to performance excellence. Collaborative team player with stamina to handle long shifts managing heavy loads.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sanitation Technician

Republic Services
Jefferson City
05.2013 - Current
  • Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Performed daily safety checks on trucks including fluid levels, brakes, tires, lights, and turn signals.
  • Disposed of collected refuse at designated landfill sites according to company protocols.
  • Exercised caution when maneuvering around pedestrians or parked cars while driving a trash truck.
  • Drove garbage truck to designated locations in accordance with established routes and schedules.
  • Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
  • Provided customer service by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints from residents or businesses regarding pickup services.
  • Performed routine maintenance on truck such as checking oil levels, tire pressure, brakes.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily collections including types of material collected, weight measurements, and number of stops made per route.
  • Reported any maintenance issues concerning the truck's equipment immediately to supervisors.
  • Worked closely with supervisor to ensure that all objectives were met according to schedule.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers via two-way radio systems while performing duties.
  • Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
  • Assisted co-workers in completing their tasks when needed during busy times or due to absences.
  • 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.
  • Filled in daily record books and logs regarding collection and disposal of collected garbage material.
  • Served as swing driver to cover other routes for drivers on vacation or out on sick days.
  • Trained new drivers on safe truck operations and route fulfillment.
  • Trained new employees on driving routes, waste management policies, and safe operation of vehicles.

Skills

  • Workplace safety practices
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer service
  • Effective communication
  • Route optimization
  • Record keeping
  • Equipment operation
  • Vehicle inspection

Certification

I have held a CDL Class B with air brake endorsement with zero infractions for over 20 years

Timeline

Sanitation Technician

Republic Services
05.2013 - Current
Dillon Rice