Kenneth Lloyd
Golden Bay,WA
Summary
Dedicated Waste Truck Driver with extensive experience at the City of Rockingham and City of Melville, skilled in optimizing waste collection efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Proven ability to manage challenging scenarios while maintaining strong communication and teamwork. Committed to delivering exceptional service and performing thorough vehicle inspections to enhance operational reliability. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Waste Truck Driver
City of Rockingham
01.2022 - Current
- Operated side-loader and rear-loader garbage trucks safely and efficiently for daily municipal waste collection routes.
- Collected and disposed of household rubbish in accordance with council schedules, regulations, and safety standards.
- Emptied park bins, public-area receptacles, and medium to large skips across assigned districts.
- Ensured proper handling, loading, and compacting of waste to maximise route efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Preformed pre-start and post-operation vehicle inspections, reporting maintenance issues promptly.
- Assisted team members during heavy loads, blocked access, or special waste pickups requiring manual handling.
- Stepped into the Leading Hand role when required, supporting daily operations and team coordination.
Waste Truck Driver
City Of Melville
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Operated multiple rear-loader garbage trucks for verge-side collection of household waste and green waste.
- Operated a front-end loader to life and load heavy items safely into the hopper of the rear loader.
- Performed manual handling tasks, including sorting, lifting, and loading materials during collection.
- Loaded, compacted, and handled waste safely and efficiently.
- Followed safe work practices and council waste-management procedures.
Waste Truck Driver \ Laborer
Flexi Staff
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Operated medium/heavy rigid vehicles to complete site tasks efficiently and safely.
- Digging trenches, pits, and foundations using hand tools or machinery.
- Removing rubbish, debris, and excess materials, and performing general cleaning tasks.
- Loading, unloading, carrying, and stacking building materials.
- Practise safe work procedures while complying to all occupational health and safety requirements on a work site.
Irrelevent to This Possition
U.S. Marine Corps, USA to Adventure World, Australia
12.1990 - 04.2017
- 2012 - 2017 Adventure World, Bibra Lake, W.A. (Team Trainer / Rides Operator)
- 2009 - 2012 Matagorda County Sheriff's Office, Bay City, Texas (Shift Sergeant / Detention Officer)
- 2006 - 2009 Department of Justice, Darwin, N.T. (Prison Guard for Juvenile Detention Centre)
- 2000 -2006 Millennium Security, Leanyer, N.T. (Security Office / Crowd Controller)
- 1998 - 2000 Skills Engineering, Darwin, N.T. (Trades Assistant / Labourer)
- 1990 - 1998 United States Marine Corps, North Carolina / South Carolina, USA (Platoon Sergeant / Dragon Gunner)
Education
Heavy Rigid Vehicle - Truck Driver
Western Roadtrain Driver Training
Perth, WA04-2017
Certificate I in Construction - Labourer
Express Online Training
Perth, WA04-2017
Certificate II in Tourism - Tourism
Hospitality Group Training
Perth, WA09-2014
Security / Crowd Control - Security
Chubb Fire And Security
Darwin, NT10-1999
High School Diploma -
Americana Preparatory School
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA06-1990
Skills
- Strong communication skills in both verbal and written forms
- Proficient in engaging with all organizational levels
- Experienced in meeting deadlines through effective task management
- Committed to ensuring quick and effective service for clients
- Awareness of workplace safety regulations
- Experienced in managing challenging scenarios
- Dependable and punctual
- Team collaboration skills and independent work capability
Timeline
Waste Truck Driver
City of Rockingham
01.2022 - Current
Waste Truck Driver
City Of Melville
01.2018 - 01.2022
Waste Truck Driver \ Laborer
Flexi Staff
04.2017 - 12.2018
Irrelevent to This Possition
U.S. Marine Corps, USA to Adventure World, Australia
12.1990 - 04.2017
Heavy Rigid Vehicle - Truck Driver
Western Roadtrain Driver Training
Certificate I in Construction - Labourer
Express Online Training
Certificate II in Tourism - Tourism
Hospitality Group Training
Security / Crowd Control - Security
Chubb Fire And Security
High School Diploma -
Americana Preparatory School