Andrew Hadgkiss
Morayfield
Summary
Accomplished Waste Truck Driver with Cleanaway, skilled in vehicle inspection and route planning. Demonstrated expertise in safety compliance and defensive driving, consistently improving operational efficiency. Proven ability to manage emergencies calmly while adhering to regulations, ensuring safe transportation of hazardous materials and protecting public safety on the road.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waste Truck Driver
Cleanaway
Narangba
06.2012 - Current
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Verified load to avoid overloading.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
Waste Truck Driver
Theiss Waste Services
Petrie
06.2002 - 06.2012
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Verified load to avoid overloading.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
Education
Caboolture State High School
Caboolture 01-1978
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safety compliance
- Defensive driving
- Traffic pattern awareness
- Team collaboration
Certification
- HR Drivers License
- Forklift Ticket
- Boat License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Waste Truck Driver
Cleanaway
06.2012 - Current
Waste Truck Driver
Theiss Waste Services
06.2002 - 06.2012
Caboolture State High School