JOSHUA KORBA
Whiting
Summary
Conscientious sanitation professional skilled at safely and efficiently collecting hazardous and non hazardous materials. Smoothly completing daily routes by using excellent multitasking and planning abilities. Competent team player with physical strength to lift heavy loads over extended time periods. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level operator position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. I'm applying to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Driver/Swing Operator
Republic Services
Chesterton
08.2025 - Current
- Performed post and pre trip requirements on CDL Collection truck daily
- Preformed all lines of business including Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
- Trained in Industrial Safety as well as safety in US Steel Midwest Plants
- Worked with supervision as well as co-workers to ensure all tasks were complete in an efficient manner
- Followed all OSHA rules and regulations
Garbage Truck Driver/ Operator Helper
Whiting Public Works
Whiting
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Performed routine maintenance on collection trucks and other equipment.
- Educated public on importance of recycling and waste reduction, collection procedures and legal dumping.
- Collaborated with center operations to coordinate material drop-offs and communicate special delivery needs.
- Followed all safety procedures and regulations when operating a collection truck.
- Collected refuse and recyclable materials from residential and commercial buildings.
- Disposed of hazardous materials in an appropriate manner.
- Resolved customer grievances regarding trash pickup, escalating major issues to the supervisor.
- Washed and disinfected collection truck to maintain professional standards.
- Identified different types of materials to place into correct containers.
- Drove carefully through residential neighborhoods, watching out for parked vehicles and people.
Part Time Laborer Worker
Whiting Public Works
Whiting
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked alongside the team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and dump areas.
- Gathered and removed debris and discarded material upon final completion of specific projects.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whiting High School
Whiting, IN05.2021
No Degree - Science
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
East Chicago, INSkills
- Commercial driver's license (Class B)
- Data accuracy
- Area cleanliness
- Local navigation
- Team collaboration
- Workplace safety
- Vendor management
- Route planning
- Materials handling safety
- Tool operation skills
- First aid certification
Certification
- Commercial Drivers License (Class B)
- Certified on Skid Steer Uni-Loader
- Certified on Large and Small Front Loader
- Certified on Backhoe Excavator
Timeline
CDL Driver/Swing Operator
Republic Services
08.2025 - Current
Garbage Truck Driver/ Operator Helper
Whiting Public Works
04.2022 - 08.2025
Part Time Laborer Worker
Whiting Public Works
10.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Whiting High School
No Degree - Science
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana