Edison Abiya Acha
Oshawa,ON,
Summary
Experienced truck driver and waste collection operator with 4 years of dedicated service in the transportation and waste management sectors. Experience in operating a variety of collection vehicles, ensuring efficient waste collection from garbage, recyclables, organics etc. Possesses an AZ Ontario truck license with a clean driving abstract and CVOR. Efficient pre-trip, on-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintenance. Skilled in teamwork, collaborating with crew members for signalling and other crucial tasks. Highly organized, effective at paperwork handling, and strategic in route planning to meet both customer's needs and company objectives. With a strong work ethic, ensure safe, efficient, and courteous service in every task, from loading and securing products to delivering them to designated locations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Garbage Truck Driver
GFL Environmental Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Safe Driving & Loading: Proficient in operating an automatic recycling truck, to collect recycling, organics, garbage and yard ways in residential areas.
- Autonomous Operation: Proficient in operating a 1-Man Side Load Truck independently for recycling, demonstrating self-management and initiative.
- Residential Recycling: Skilled in collection, loading, and transport of residential blue box recycling to appropriate facilities, ensuring efficient and eco-friendly waste management.
- Vehicle Inspection: Regular performance of pre and post-trip inspections to identify and report any defects, ensuring safety and longevity of vehicle.
- Team Collaboration: Effective communication skills with Route Supervisor and customers, promoting a positive company image and fostering team cohesion.
- All-Weather Resilience: Comfortable working in diverse outdoor weather conditions throughout the year, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
- Physical Stamina: Capable to work long hours (10-12 daily).
- Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to company policies, as well as regulations set forth by MTO, Ministry of Environment, and local municipality by-laws.
- Collected route as outlined in route sheet, documenting changes or obstacles to job execution through written descriptions and attachment of photos taken with company camera.
Truck Driver
DKR Transport
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Load and transport wood chips from Hearst to Thunder Bay in Northern Ontario using tractor-trailer and B-train and received 97% satisfaction rate.
- Performed coupling and uncoupling to drop and hook trailers and changed equipment's configuration efficiently.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip regular inspections to keep equipment operating at peak levels at all times.
Truck Driver
RecyclingWizard LTD OY/under Kussakoski Recycling Oy
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Drive tractor-trailer to load and unload products at warehouses and customer locations efficiently with rating of over 94%.
- Completed regular inspections and basic maintenance actions to keep equipment operating at peak levels without any significant downtime for 2 years.
- Drive straight truck locally to transport goods from one city to another.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns and received rating of 4.6.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed equipment's configuration effectively.
- Ensure timely delivery of all goods while preserving quality and integrity of freight at all times.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submit corresponding documents to supervisors with over 98% satisfaction.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Transported hazardous materials and shipments for two years and received safety rating of 4.7.
Education
Commercial Driver's License (Class AZ), Ontario
Trukademy Truck Driving School, Ontario, Canada
Mississauga, ON11.2022
Master of Science - Master of Computer Science With Data Science
University of Sunderland
Uk.10.2022
Associate of Science - Computer Science/Machine Learning
Aalto University
Finland09.2020
Associate of Science - Information And Communication Technology
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Vantaa, Finland06.2018
Master of Science - Crop Science
University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon.07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Plant Science
University of Buea, Cameroon
Buea09.2008
Skills
- DZ Commercial Ontario driving experience
- AZ commercial Ontario truck driver license
- G-class license holder with clean driving record
- Vehicle operation: efficient in operating variety of vehicles
- Waste management skills: garbage, recycles, organics etc
- Skilled in safe equipment handling
- Strong Organizations skills
- Communication tools: skilled in Operating 2-way radios and mobile phones
- Documentation: skilled in Completing reports and paperwork
- Vehicle maintenance: pre-trip on-trip and post-trip
- Efficient Route Management
- Comfortable working on weekends and in all weather
Additional Information
References
Provided upon request.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Garbage Truck Driver
GFL Environmental Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
DKR Transport
11.2022 - 03.2023
Truck Driver
RecyclingWizard LTD OY/under Kussakoski Recycling Oy
05.2018 - 02.2021
Commercial Driver's License (Class AZ), Ontario
Trukademy Truck Driving School, Ontario, Canada
Master of Science - Master of Computer Science With Data Science
University of Sunderland
Associate of Science - Computer Science/Machine Learning
Aalto University
Associate of Science - Information And Communication Technology
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Master of Science - Crop Science
University of Buea
Bachelor of Science - Plant Science
University of Buea, Cameroon
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