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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Michael W. Robinson

Calgary

Summary

Experienced Professional Class 3 Operator with a strong track record of safety and successful background as a Foreman. Effective leadership abilities demonstrated. Actively seeking opportunities for skill development and continuous learning. Capable of performing well in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with a calm and safety-focused approach, while maintaining impeccable integrity.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Management Services
09.2017 - 07.2025
  • Operated garbage truck, ensuring efficient waste collection and adherence to local regulations.
  • Performed routine vehicle inspections, maintaining safety standards and operational readiness.
  • Navigated designated routes efficiently, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on safe driving practices and operational protocols.

PROFESSIONAL DRIVER

GFL Environmental
09.2011 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for the safe operation of front load, roll off, mini-bin and residential trucks within the city and throughout Alberta.

LABOUR FOREMAN

Ellis Don Construction
01.2009 - 09.2011
  • Responsible for the management, engagement and motivation of 135 labourers (Skilled and General) including completing and submitting payroll, performance management, adherence to safety programs, incident report creation, timely completion of specified jobs at the South Calgary Hospital and The Calgary Airport International Wing.

HYDROVAC OPERATOR

Big Eagle Services Ltd.
09.2008 - 01.2009
  • Responsible for safe operation of HydroVac trucks, and Daylighting throughout Alberta.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lord Beaverbrook High School
Calgary, AB
06-1991

Skills

  • Ability to work closely and communicate well with all employees and levels of management
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Engaging and motivating team members and coworkers
  • Ensuring industry standards are maintained in all operations
  • Provide support and leadership to employees
  • Efficiently and fairly deal with employee concerns and general department enquiries
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Computer literate
  • Work well individually or as a team
  • Reliable and respectful
  • Safe driving
  • Bin delivery

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Class 3 license with air brakes
  • Zoom Boom operator certificate
  • Transportation of Dangerous goods (TDG) ticket
  • 2016 WHMIS
  • Advanced First Aid (AFA 2)
  • Confined Space ticket

Timeline

Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Management Services
09.2017 - 07.2025

PROFESSIONAL DRIVER

GFL Environmental
09.2011 - 09.2017

LABOUR FOREMAN

Ellis Don Construction
01.2009 - 09.2011

HYDROVAC OPERATOR

Big Eagle Services Ltd.
09.2008 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Lord Beaverbrook High School
Michael W. Robinson