Don Eric Davis
Evanston
Summary
Reliable and hardworking labor professional seeking a position with a city Public Works, Water, or Sewer Department. Experienced in physical labor, teamwork, and maintaining safe and efficient job sites. Strong commitment to safety, equipment handling, and supporting infrastructure maintenance operations.
Hardworking professional known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
City Of Evanston
Evanston
05.2022 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for city maintenance projects.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project completion.
- Operated garbage truck to collect waste from residential and commercial areas.
- Followed designated routes to ensure timely waste collection and disposal.
- Inspected vehicle for safety and maintenance before starting daily operations.
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with local laws and safety regulations during collection activities.
- Maintained accurate records of collected materials and service requests daily.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize efficiency during collection schedules.
- Provided assistance to other drivers as needed during their shifts.
- Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
- Followed designated routes to collect garbage, while adhering to traffic laws.
- Dumped containers completely, left customer's location clean and free of debris, securely closed containers and prevented containers from inhibiting traffic flow.
General Laborer / Maintenance
City Of Evanston
Evanston
01.2014 - Current
- Assisted crews with maintenance and repair of infrastructure, utilities, and job sites
- Performed digging, trenching, and site cleanup for construction and repair work
- Operated and maintained hand tools and basic equipment safely
- Followed all safety procedures and work zone safety practices
- Supported team operations to complete projects efficiently and on schedule
- Operated garbage truck to collect waste from residential and commercial areas.
- Followed designated routes to ensure timely waste collection and disposal.
- Inspected vehicle for safety and maintenance before starting daily operations.
- Communicated with dispatch to report any issues or changes in routes.
- Ensured compliance with local laws and safety regulations during collection activities.
- Maintained accurate records of collected materials and service requests daily.
- Followed designated routes to collect garbage, while adhering to traffic laws.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent -
Evanston Township
Evanston, IllinoisSkills
- Public Works Support
- Water and Sewer Maintenance
- Underground Utility Awareness
- Heavy Physical Labor
- Shoveling
- Digging
- Site Preparation
- Tool and Equipment Operation
- Safety Compliance
- OSHA Awareness
- Traffic and Work Zone Safety
- Storm Drain and Sewer Line Maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- Dependability
- Attendance
- Following Supervisor Instructions
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Heavy machinery operation
- Vehicle inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Route optimization
Additional Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License Class A with Tankers Endorsement
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work
- Willing to work overtime, weekends, and emergency response when required
- Strong interest in municipal public service and infrastructure maintenance
Timeline
Equipment Operator
City Of Evanston
05.2022 - Current
General Laborer / Maintenance
City Of Evanston
01.2014 - Current
High School Diploma or Equivalent -
Evanston Township