Ryan Jones
Franklin
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in trash collection, seeking a position in waste management where I can utilize my skills and commitment to excellence.
Hardworking sanitation professional knowledgeable about safe and efficient collection of materials. Effectively completes daily routes with strong multitasking skills and dedication to performance excellence. Collaborative team player with stamina to handle long shifts managing heavy loads.
Efficient refuse and recyclable material collector with background in municipal waste management and recycling operations. Skilled in navigating diverse routes efficiently, adhering to safety protocols, and operating waste collection equipment with precision. Demonstrates strong organizational abilities and commitment to promoting sustainability through effective waste segregation and recycling practices. Contributed to improving local recycling rates and enhancing community cleanliness by implementing strategic waste collection methods.
Resourceful professional in waste management and recycling operations, known for high productivity levels and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in route navigation, material sorting, and safety compliance to ensure smooth operational flow. Excel at teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving to enhance work environment and meet organizational goals.
Dependable professional with many years of licensed commercial driving experience with recent focus on trash collection. Customer-focused, courteous and neat with speed, strength, energy and commitment to serve exceptional number of customers per day. Exemplary communicator with management and customers, with innate navigational, and record-keeping skills.
Licensed and industrious Trash Truck Driver with many years of experience hauling trash, garbage and recyclables for residential and commercial customers. Proven safe and effective driver of front loaders, rear loaders, side loaders, roll-offs, recycling trucks, and grapple trucks. Proficient at mechanical truck and machine maintenance and keeping equipment in top condition.
Resourceful Trash Collector known for completing tasks with high productivity and efficiency. Possess specialized skills in route navigation, waste segregation, and equipment maintenance. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments.
Reliable professional with experience in waste management and sanitation operations. Strengths include familiarity with safety procedures, heavy equipment operation, and route navigation. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a clean community by efficiently collecting and disposing of trash, recyclables, and other waste materials. Previous roles have demonstrated an ability to work under physically demanding conditions while ensuring timely completion of tasks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Trash Collector
Valet Living
Franklin
01.2025 - Current
- Efficiently collect trash from door to door, ensuring timely and thorough service for residents
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization while adhering to safety protocols
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing resident inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
- Completed daily route reports, including number of stops made and amount of material collected.
- Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
- Gathered garbage from residential buildings, businesses and other facilities to dispose of in garbage truck.
Correctional Officer
Djrc re
Nashville
03.2024 - Current
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Supervised inmate activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
- Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
- Conducted investigations of crimes committed within prison.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
- Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Served as a role model for inmates by demonstrating positive behavior and promoting educational and vocational training programs.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each inmate based on assessments of their mental health needs.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
- Coordinated activities with inmates to stimulate learning and skill development for life after incarceration.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Facilitated communication between inmates and facility staff, including relaying requests and grievances.
- Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
Trash Collector
Red River Waste Solutions
Hermitage
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Collected and disposed of trash in designated areas, adhering to safety and environmental standards
- Collaborated with team members to optimize routes and ensure efficient waste management operations
- Maintained cleanliness and functionality of work equipment and vehicles
Education
High School Diploma -
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology
Nashville, TN 01-2015
Skills
- Trash Collection
- Waste Management
- Customer Service
- Safety Compliance
- Route Optimization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Waste collection
- Safety protocols
- Customer service
- Daily reporting
- Traffic regulations
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Driving proficiency
- Bin delivery
- Dumpster collection
- Trash collection
- Safe driving
- Heavy lifting
- Drive collection trucks
- Excellent communication
- Process improvement
- Staff onboarding
- Problem-solving abilities
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Trash Collector
Valet Living
01.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
Djrc re
03.2024 - Current
Trash Collector
Red River Waste Solutions
01.2019 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology