Jose E. Garcia

Experience

• 

  City of Dallas

  Jan 2012 - now

  Provides supervision and direction to front line supervisors, technicians, operators, and administrative support staff of the assigned operational unit.Champions Health & Safety across the team.Communicates production and service level standards to supervisors and monitors progress toward achieving stated goals.Assists supervisors in developing employee performance standards to support customer service goals.Promptly addresses all stakeholders needs and inquiries to ensure expectations are consistently met.Assists in the development of operating budgets for the assigned operational service area and assures approved budget directives are properly implemented.Monitors and manages assigned equipment performance maintenance and recommends improvements or changes to fleet acquisitions.Maintains records and prepares reports, as required.Coordinates the collection of program data, analyzes data and recommends programmatic changes for increased efficiency.Recommends the hire, transfer, advancement, discipline, grievance resolution and discharge of assigned personnel.Conducts required performance management meetings with assigned staff.Develops and maintain clear and open communication lines with all stakeholders including vendors, internal customers and team members.Performs related work as required. Show less Managing/directing a group of 15-20 drivers (CDL certified).Assign/record equipment to drivers.Receive/record call ins from drivers.Continuously inspect all units have necessary tools/equipment (spill-kit, fire extinguishers, safety triangles, PPE, etc.).Assign designated routes to drivers.Check in/out units at heavy shops for repairs/damages.Input driver (production) data onto spreadsheets.Monitor drivers by utilizing GPS tracking systems (3rd eye).Review driver pre/post trip inspection documents.Correspond to incident/accident locations. Report/record damages or injuries. Answer transfer station/landfill calls regarding waste pickups/deliveries.Work proactively with transfer station and landfill operations to understand their needs.Coach, lead and develop drivers to improve daily productivity safely and efficient.Maintain process improvement to further enhance productivity.Ensure compliance of Department of Transportation and safety standards.Conduct team meetings and safety training to ensure that preventive measures are enforced.Demonstrate strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.Possess very strong organizational and prioritizing skills.Demonstrate results in improving performance through leadership. Show less Responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment that may include a bulldozer, front-end loader, compactor and other equipment, transferring, loading and compacting waste.Works independently under specific and general direction, and as a team player.Attends company trainings and meetings, as directed.Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient manner.Continuously monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in loads.Performs pre- and post-operation inspection and monitoring of the equipment and ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean.Performs and document service on equipment.Cross-train and assist other employees.Follows safety procedures.Approaches all encounters with employees, customers and vendors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.Communicates with other operators via a 2-way radio for proper dispatch.Works overtime hours and weekends as needed.Performs other job duties as assigned. Show less Operates an 18-wheel tractor-trailer truck or various pieces of heavy equipment to transport refuse, recycling and other debris, from transfer stations to landfill. Inspects solid waste being unloaded to prevent hazardous content from being disposed into unauthorized landfill areas or to pull out recyclable materials.Performs daily pre/post-trip equipment inspections, fueling unit, and preventive maintenance service by checking oil, filters, tires, etc. to ensure optimum operation and performance of vehicle.Maintains vehicle cleanliness by washing, brushing, and cleaning the truck's interior to ensure a clean and professional image and safe and sanitary conditions.Maintains activity logs, mileage and maintenance records by documenting odometer readings before and after driving vehicle to provide accountability of vehicle's usage. Show less

  • Manager - Transfer & Disposal, Department of Sanitation Services

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Supervisor - Transfer & Disposal, Department of Sanitation Services

    Nov 2017 - Dec 2022

  • Heavy Equipment Operator - Transfer & Disposal, Department of Sanitation Services

    Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Senior Truck Driver - Transfer & Disposal, Department of Sanitation Services

    Apr 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Pipefitter, Department of Water Utilities

    Feb 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Laborer, Department of Parks & Recreation

    Jan 2012 - Feb 2013