Don Nielsen
Hollister
Summary
Detail-oriented maintenance clerk specializing in efficient maintenance scheduling and precise inventory management. Proven ability to solve fleet needs through effective communication and strategic procurement of parts.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Clerk
Republic Services
Jerome, ID
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in scheduling maintenance tasks to ensure timely repairs.
- Procured parts and shop supplies, prioritizing urgent maintenance needs to minimize downtime.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for supplies using inventory management systems.
- Purchasing parts and maintaining inventory levels for waste collection trucks from varying lines of business.
- Working closely with vendors for procurement of parts and materials in addition to forecasting material needs.
- Performed accounts receivable tasks for material purchases to insure vendors were paid for services and/or materials.
Parts Manager
Western Waste Services
Jerome, ID
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Coordinated with vendors to negotiate pricing and ensure timely delivery of supplies.
- Rearranged parts department to better serve fleet needs and keep workspaces organized.
- Ordered parts for the repair shops for use on waste collection equipment.
- Organized an inventory system to minimize wait times for periodical services for the truck fleet.
- Worked closely with vendors for improved product availability and pricing to decrease spending while maintaining optimum standards of available parts.
Filler Operator / Back-Up Lead
Chobani
Twin Falls, ID
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated safe operation of packaging and filler machines in a production setting to produce quality food products.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections.
- Trained new operators on machine operations and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated safe operation of packaging and filler machines in a production setting to produce quality food products.
- Assisted the crew supervisor in lines assignments, production scheduling, and problem-solving with personnel and equipment issues.
Driver
Western Waste Systems
Jerome, ID
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Conducted pre and post trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Operated waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
Driver
Republic Services
Ogden, UT
02.2015 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency and route planning.
- Assisted in training new drivers in addition to responsible as a Lead Driver for daily pickup of trash in multiple cities.
- Responsible for quality and timely services and routing for each driver.
- Received multiple awards for safe operation of waste collection equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining trash collection accounts for multiple municipalities.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Weber State University
Ogden, UTPeace Officer Standards And Training - Criminal Justice
Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy
Douglas, WY10-2006
Correctional Officer - Criminal Justice
Fred House Academy
Draper, UT04-2000
Peace Officers Standards And Training - Criminal Justice
Weber State University
Ogden, UT10-1999
High School Diploma -
Layton High School
Layton, UT05-1986
Skills
- Maintenance scheduling
- Equipment inspection
- Spare parts ordering
- Accounts receivable processing
- Timely and precise communication
- Problem solving for fleet needs
- Procuring simple and difficult inventory parts
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with my production supervisor in the development of multiple projects, which included T.I.M.E. management, Production Periodical Cleaning improvements and Operator Radio Agreements.
- Trained team members in decreasing errors/inventory losses in respect to Statistic Reporting and record keeping on official forms.
- Experience working with city and county governments in administration of safe practices and procedures in public safety.
- Closely worked with the U.S. Department of Defense to perform volunteer work with community scout groups in North Africa which led to a partnership with Tunisian boy scout groups.
- Fluent in the Portuguese language and moderately proficient in the Spanish language.
- Recipient of the Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America.
Languages
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
Maintenance Clerk
Republic Services
01.2025 - Current
Parts Manager
Western Waste Services
01.2024 - 12.2025
Filler Operator / Back-Up Lead
Chobani
06.2021 - 01.2024
Driver
Western Waste Systems
05.2019 - 06.2021
Driver
Republic Services
02.2015 - 05.2019
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Weber State University
Peace Officer Standards And Training - Criminal Justice
Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy
Correctional Officer - Criminal Justice
Fred House Academy
Peace Officers Standards And Training - Criminal Justice
Weber State University
High School Diploma -
Layton High School