WM names Driver and Operator of the Year
Employees come from Antelope Valley Hauling
and Model City Landfill
Houston – As is done every year, Waste Management held a special award ceremony during its
quarterly town hall to recognize the top drivers and operators of 2013. After a long process of
reviewing submissions from across the company, Safety Services selected nine finalists — four
drivers and five operators — representing the best of the best.
On Feb. 18, they met in Houston to be honored by members of the senior leadership team,
including CEO David Steiner and COO Jim Trevathan, as well as corporate office employees.
“We have about 21,000 drivers and operators throughout the company,” Trevathan said. “Out of
all of those employees, nine are with us here today. That shows the level these nine are working at.”
While each employee was uniquely qualified, there could only be one winner for each category.
Those honors went to:
Driver of the Year – Jorge Barragan. An employee since 1992, Barragan was a vital partner and
coach during the implementation of onboard computers in 2012, DriveCam in Feb. 2013 and most
recently the SDO certification in Oct. 2013.
Operator of the Year – Tim Morgan. An employee with 36 years of experience, he operates all types
of heavy equipment, including dozers, rollers, backhoes, fork lifts and roll off trucks — all with an
outstanding safety record.
Congratulations to each of the winners . All finalists received a one-of-a-kind wristwatch, while the two
winners received a customized ring. See the sidebar for a full listing of nominees.
Drivers |
Operators |
Jorge Barragan – winner Antelope Valley Hauling Palmdale, Calif. Experience: 22 years
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Tim Morgan – winner Model City Landfill Model City, N.Y. Experience: 36 years
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Gregg Handt Green Bay Hauling Green Bay, Wis. Experience: 32 years
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Janine Burns Cambridge Recycling Center Cambridge, Ont. Experience: 25 years
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Dennis Burrell Jackson Hauling Jackson, Miss. Experience: 32 years
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David Podolski Chicopee Landfill Chicopee, Mass. Experience: 43 years
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Ken Divoll Rochester Hauling Rochester, N.Y. Experience: 23 years
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Donald Spink Outer Loop Landfill Louisville, Ky. Experience: 24 years
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David Jones Magnolia Landfill Monroe, La. Experience: 14 years
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