Joshua Wootten
Werribee ,VIC
Summary
Heavy rigid (HR) driver with over 2 and a half years experience in the waste industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Rigid Driver
Veolia Environmental
Brooklyn, Vic
07.2023 - Current
- Operated a Hook Lift system transporting and unloading at selected disposal sites
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Operated a Rear Lift compactor truck collecting general waste in a route around inner city Melbourne
- Knowledge of Metropolitan Melbourne
HR Driver
Peter Sadler Transport
Laverton North, Vic
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
Heavy Rigid Driver
Four Seasons waste
Altona North, Vic
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Trained to operate side loader and rear loader waste trucks.
- Operated waste trucks efficiently to company standards and delivered waste to specified locations.
- Reported mechanical and equipment failures for immediate resolution.
- Inspected trucks before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Maneuvered truck in tight residential and commercial areas, heavy traffic and various speeds.
MR Driver
Ascot Bin Hire
Sunshine, Vic
06.2022 - 10.2022
- I operated a medium rigid Marrel skip bin truck
- Delivered skip bins and services to customers on time.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Staughton College
Melton07.2016
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Documentation skills
- Conflict resolution
- Work ethic
- People skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Route Determination
- Communication
- Vehicle Inspection
- Truck Maneuvering
- Map Reading
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Daily logging
- Equipment Operation
Timeline
Heavy Rigid Driver
Veolia Environmental
07.2023 - Current
HR Driver
Peter Sadler Transport
12.2022 - 07.2023
MR Driver
Ascot Bin Hire
06.2022 - 10.2022
Heavy Rigid Driver
Four Seasons waste
07.2020 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Staughton College