A Waste Collector is responsible for collecting and removing waste and recyclable materials for disposal or further processing. Typical job duties listed on the Waste Collector Resume are – operating waste collection vehicles, collecting refuse, reporting to supervisors, following designated routes; and disposing safely of the waste materials. Other duties include – ensuring the trucks are inspected before beginning routes; ensuring the garbage trucks have enough fuel to run for the day, driving back to disposal sites and emptying garbage trucks; driving trucks along established routes, and crushing refuse or garbage collected.
Essential skills include – physical fitness, stamina, the ability to manage the related occupational hazards, time management skills; teamwork, good communication skills, good time management skills, and several years of training as needed. No formal education is required for this role. A valid CDL is necessary.
Objective : Seeking a Waste Collector position with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Custodian Handling, Communication Skills.
Description :
Assisted with the operation of a garbage truck in a safe manner.
Communicated delays, unsafe sites, accidents, and maintenance problems.
Cleaned, maintained, and secured all equipment.
Knowledged of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Worked with Lead Worker on the water, trash, and liquid waste vehicles.
Pumped sewage from septic tanks to pump truck; lifts and carries liquid waste and trash from homes to collection trucks; collects trash from public sites; delivers water as directed.
Worked with Lead Worker to spread, pick up or deliver load combinations to dump.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Waste Collector Resume
Objective : Seeks to obtain a position where skills will be emphasized. Assertive, self-motivated, goal-oriented, organized, and efficient. A team player, bringing enthusiasm and energy into group efforts.
Skills : Tanker and Hazardous Material.
Description :
Collect garbage from residential buildings, businesses, and other facilities.
Maintain daily records of pick-ups.
Pick up refuse in other areas as required.
Dispose of garbage according to set policies and procedures.
Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
Practice workplace safety.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associates In Graphic Design And Web Page Development
Waste Collector Resume
Objective : Accomplished, award-winning, Observer / Coach Trainer, Calvary Scout, Sniper, and Security Guard with experience in protecting military installations in Iraq, and training hundreds of deploying soldiers on weapons and security operations.
Ensure safe operating conditions by inspecting trucks.
Follow established routes to customer locations.
Collect and dump waste content into the dump truck by operating a hydraulic system.
Maintain relationships on behalf of the city by building rapport with customers.
Received verbal commendations from customers by being detail-oriented and efficient via operating waste management equipment in accordance with (IAW) city guidelines.
Remove trash and recycle from residential areas.
Performed unloading and cleaning of all garbage trucks.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS In Biomedical Engineering
Waste Collector Resume
Objective : To establish a long-term career in a company where I may utilize my Waste Collector professional skills and knowledge to be an effective Associate Program Manager and inspiration to those around me.
Skills : Machine Operator, Construction And Manufacturing.
Description :
Dismount garbage trucks to collect garbage and remove trucks to ride to the next collection point.
Tag garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems such as excess garbage or the inclusion of items that are not permitted.
Assisted with waste collection.
Emptied garbage cans.
Operated lifts and compressors.
Assisted with snow removal.
Collected and gathered garbage from buildings, businesses, and other facilities.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
HS
Waste Collector Resume
Headline : Waste Collector is responsible for the collection, transportation, and disposal of waste in a designated area. Maintain safety standards by following company guidelines and performing safety inspections.
Skills : Detail-Oriented, Organized, Communication, Multilingual, Team Player.
Description :
Collected bulk waste, yard debris.
Strong mechanical, time management, and coordination skills.
Collect, sort plastic, paper, glass, and metal.
Clean surrounding areas to meet HAZMAT regulations.
Traveled assigned route to collect trash.
Ensured the route was completed in a timely manner.
Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
HS
Waste Collector Resume
Objective : Waste Collector is responsible for collecting waste from all parts of the company, in a timely and safe manner, and disposing of it according to company policy.
Skills : Coordinating, Planning, Managing, Strong Leadership, Team Player.
Description :
Make special pickups.
Drives a Front End Loader.
Picking up dumpsters from different locations.
Removed repudiate materials from residential areas.
Maintained great customer service to all residents and colleagues on a daily basis.
Was responsible for assisting with the many operations with the waste truck, in a safe and appropriate manner.
Conducted all activities according to the delivery and collection schedule and all implemented policies and procedures.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
HS
Waste Collector Resume
Objective : Waste Collector is responsible for collecting, sorting and transporting the rubbish from the city's streets and landfills. Working with supervisors to determine appropriate routes for collection.
Manual operation of Lodal side-load refuse collection trucks, manual operation of International rear-load refuse collection trucks.
Strengthened teamwork ability.
Collected garbage from buildings, businesses, and other facilities.
Maintained daily records of pick-ups.
Disposed of garbage according to set policies.
Performed janitorial duties, clean up oil spills, and oversee the yard maintenance of the establishment.
Drove in a garbage truck and was of assistance.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Waste Collector Resume
Objective : Waste Collector is responsible for collecting, transporting and disposing of waste materials. This includes managing a fleet of garbage trucks, collecting garbage, recycling and composting materials and disposing of the waste products.
Skills : Superior Attention To Detail, Computer Proficient, Customer Service, Critical Thinker.
Description :
Classified the garbage for recycling purposes.
Listed the items collected.
Clean, maintain and secure all equipment issued by the public services.
Follow strict guidelines directed by-laws, policies, and procedures.
Prepared reports for any defective equipment in trucks.
Assisted in delivery of various containers to all customers.
Assisted Lead Worker with inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of vehicles.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Waste Collector Resume
Objective : To obtain a part-time Waste Collector position with an emphasis on Sales Support/Office Management utilizing extensive experience and skills. Productive in contributing effectively towards the objectives of a team, and is able to share knowledge, ideas and information.
Ensured garbage is removed, transported, and disposed of according to set policies and procedures.
Ensured garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly
Executed impeccable hospitality to each customer
Maintained cleanliness and safety of the building and its premises.
Pick up and transport waste for disposal.
Complied with all safety rules and regulations.
Must be piloted and courteous to the public.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Waste Collector Resume
Headline : Waste Collector is responsible for the collection of waste and recycling from commercial and industrial customers. This includes managing the waste stream, ensuring that it is delivered to the proper facility, and ensuring that it is processed in a safe manner.
Skills : Planning Skills, Coordinating Skills.
Description :
Collected and gathered garbage from residential neighborhoods
Ensured garbage was removed, transported, and disposed of if in accordance to set policies and procedures
Maintained and obtained proper scheduling of garbage collection.
Maintained and obtained daily records of pick-ups.
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