Working as a garbage and trash collector is physically taxing work. A resume for this position needs to show that the applicant is up to performing this work – and more.
Basically, the resume must include information to suggest that you are the best candidate to hire because you know how to operate a garbage truck, and collect trash.
If you have had prior accomplishments as a garbage and trash collector, you must mention them in your resume.
Here is a sample that you can refer to:
Related: Garbage and Trash Collector Cover Letter
Garbage and Trash Collector Resume Example
Craig Lister
29 Salt Road, Morgantown, WV 78021
(000) 999-9999
[Email]
GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTOR
SUMMARY
Focused, organized, and diligent Garbage and Trash Collector, offering extensive experience in collecting and dumping refuse and recyclable materials from containers onto trucks. Proven ability to inspect garbage trucks pre-haul, to ensure good working order. Highly knowledgeable about determining the right routes to pick up refuse, and deliver it to dumping sites.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Truck Inspection | Refueling
Preventative Maintenance | Equipment Operations
Compression Techniques | Safe Dumping
Truck Dismounting | Dispatcher Communication
Route Mapping | Emergency Handling
Reports Generation | Logs Maintenance
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Successfully collected and dumped 5 hauls of garbage to the site, within one day, on a post-Christmas cleanup session
• Reduced spillage issues by suggesting covering the haul with a heavy-duty tarp
• Singlehandedly managed two flat tires, and still managed to meet the delivery deadline
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Garbage Collector
City of Morgantown, Morgantown, WV | 6/2017 – Present
• Inspect garbage trucks before setting out on refuse collection tasks
• Ensure that trucks are in good working condition, and fueled
• Check all levers and gauges to ensure that no issues prevail during haul time
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on truck engine and body
• Map routes in accordance with set instructions
• Drive garbage trucks to pick-up locations
• Collect garbage from trash cans, and dump them into the back of the truck
Trash Collector
ABC Company, Morgantown, WV | 11/2013 – 6/2017
• Ensured that overflowing trash cans are properly handled so that no garbage is left behind
• Drove trucks to dumping areas, and operated levers to dump trash at the site
• Maintained clear communication with dispatchers in order to communicate status
• Cleaned and sanitize garbage truck on a regular basis
• Created logs of hauls and dumping times, and submit them in a timely fashion
Trash Collector Assistant
ABM Industries, Morgantown, WV| 2/2012 – 11/2013
• Assisted in collecting garbage from trash cans, and dumping it in the truck
• Ensured that fuel tanks were filled, and other fluids such as engine and brake oil were at optimum levels
• Pulled levers to dump trash in designated places
• Ensured recyclable items were separated before dumping trash onto the site
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Morgantown High School, Morgantown, WV – 2011