Marvin W. Bright adts21@r.postjobfree.com

**** *** ********* ***. ***. T33 813-***-****

Silver Spring, MD 20903

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Mr. Bright is an Army veteran and an experienced general labor specialist with over 20 years’ experience in landscaping and commercial truck driving. Hardworking and passionate with exceptional physical strength and endurance. Expert in the safe operation of hand and power tools. Adept at handling detailed work using good hand-eye and mental coordination. Friendly and results-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively to attain the goals of the employer. Able to take orders well and communicate effectively, which helps ensure the workplace continues to run smoothly.

SKILLS

Class A CDL driver, 52 ft. flatbed semi, 52 ft. box trailer

Three-wheel Moffett operator, Forklift operator

EDUCATION

John R. Buchtel High School - Akron, Ohio

1983-1987 Diploma

EXPERIENCE

CJ’s Landscaping, Hudson FL.

March 2018 to March 2021 – Landscaper

Provided the upkeep of lawns, trees, flower beds, driveways, fountains and walkways. Mulched, aerated, weeded, grubbed and removed thatch using manual and motorized gardening tools. Sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees by hand or with a spreader/sprayer device as needed.

Big Yellow Services Odessa, FL

August 2017 to March 2018 – Landscaper

Provided the upkeep of lawns, trees, flower beds, driveways, fountains and walkways for Westfield Malls and other commercial properties. Mulched, aerated, weeded, grubbed and removed thatch using manual and motorized gardening tools. Sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees by hand or with a spreader/sprayer device as needed.

Pratt’s Landscaping New Port Richey, FL

February 2014 to August 2017 – Supervisor/ Landscaper

Guided and assisted a team of 6 landscape crew members in performing their assigned tasks such as laying slabs; installing trees, shrubs and palms; operating landscaping equipment.

Identified and fixed any damages to customer’s property in a timely manner.

Oversaw clearing of work areas and assisted in hauling trash, branches, plants and other debris after project completion. Provided the upkeep of lawns, trees, flower beds, driveways, fountains and walkways for various commercial and residential properties. Mulched, aerated, weeded, grubbed and removed thatch using manual and motorized gardening tools. Sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees by hand or with a spreader/sprayer device as needed.

Labor Ready New Port Richey, FL

May 2011 to February 2014 – Laborer

Performed various physical duties as assigned. Maintained all safety standards. Moved, secured, installed, built, loaded, or unloaded materials. Performed some specialized tasks which may have required on-the job training. Effectively used heavy and light equipment, depending on the jobsite/assignment. Moved items from place to place, according to direction from the site supervisor. Moved tools, equipment, or other material as directed in plans or by supervisor.

Lawn Techs New Port Richey, FL

March 2010 to October 2010 – Detail Crew

Provided the upkeep of lawns, trees, flower beds, driveways, fountains and walkways for residential and commercial properties. Mulched, aerated, weeded, grubbed and removed thatch using manual and motorized gardening tools. Sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees by hand or with a spreader/sprayer device as needed.

Ferguson Fire & Fabrication Tampa, FL

August 2007 to July 2008 – Delivery Driver

Followed the best practices for safety, both on the road and while loading or unloading a truck. Communicated with dispatchers, drivers and other team members to make deliveries. Met delivery deadlines. Performed basic truck maintenance. Loaded and unloaded cargo. Tracked shipments and deliveries. Obtained client or customer signatures when needed.

American Foods New Port Richey, FL

September 2004 to May 2005 – Food Delivery

Followed the best practices for safety, both on the road and while loading or unloading a truck. Communicated with dispatchers, drivers and other team members to make deliveries. Met delivery deadlines. Performed basic truck maintenance. Loaded and unloaded cargo. Tracked shipments and deliveries. Obtained client or customer signatures when needed.

DHL New Port Richey, FL

January 2003 to August 2004 – Package Delivery

Followed the best practices for safety, both on the road and while loading or unloading a truck. Communicated with dispatchers, drivers and other team members to make deliveries. Met delivery deadlines. Performed basic truck maintenance. Loaded and unloaded cargo. Tracked shipments and deliveries. Obtained client or customer signatures when needed.

Waste Management Spring Hill, FL

September 1998 to July 2000 – Residential Driver/Slinger

Operated vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and company expectations for the fleet; maintained a clean and safe vehicle. Performed pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); noted all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair. Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service. Participated and cooperated in all scheduled training, briefings, and Mets as required by Route Manager. Worked closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts. Performed all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch, assisted other company drivers as directed. Notified Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage. Notified Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route. Communicated customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager. Completely dumped all containers and left the customer’s location clean and free of debris. Completed and submitted customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed. Positioned containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensured lids were properly replaced, containers were set in an upright position, and containers did not block driveway entrances or traffic. Followed route assignments throughout the day and completed all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.

United States Army

May 1989 to July 2000 – Honorable Discharge

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