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Question 11 of 27 for our Waste Management Mock Interview

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Question 11 of 27

At Waste Management, safety is a top priority in all of the work that we do. Walk me through how you prioritize safety in your work.

"Having driven professional routes for a majority of my career, safety for me starts on the road by coming to work well rested and ready to start the day attentively. I have a clean driving record and take great pride in my ability to navigate large trucks safely and efficiently. In looking to transition to the filed of trash disposal, learning how to operate the garbage trucks safely would be a top priority. I would take my initial days on the job to learn how to safely operate the packer blade and hopper parts."

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How to Answer: At Waste Management, safety is a top priority in all of the work that we do. Walk me through how you prioritize safety in your work.

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  • 11. At Waste Management, safety is a top priority in all of the work that we do. Walk me through how you prioritize safety in your work.

      How to Answer

      In the garbage and waste industry, heavy equipment and toxic waste exposure are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to potential safety hazards on the job. Prior to your interview, think about the particular job that you are interviewing for and pinpoint the key safety hazards. Then, during your interview, highlight our ability to be conscientious of those safety hazards and talk about the steps you take to ensure that you and others you work around remain safe while on the job.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 9th, 2019

      1st Answer Example

      "Having driven professional routes for a majority of my career, safety for me starts on the road by coming to work well rested and ready to start the day attentively. I have a clean driving record and take great pride in my ability to navigate large trucks safely and efficiently. In looking to transition to the filed of trash disposal, learning how to operate the garbage trucks safely would be a top priority. I would take my initial days on the job to learn how to safely operate the packer blade and hopper parts."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 9th, 2019

      2nd Answer Example

      "Having been a mechanic for four years now out of tech school, safety in the shop is something that I never take for granted. I have been trained in and utilize safe lifting techniques, wear safety equipment like gloves and safety glasses and proper fuel disposal when needed. I am proud to say that I have never experience a work related injury and I owe my focus on being safe in the shop to that."

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Safety is a top priority in my company, and as part of the management team, we have to make sure our employees return home safe every single day. Safety is not just about wearing your ppe, our employees make hundreds of decisions every single, and we have to make sure they understand it is for their own well being. They have to do the right thing every single day, even when nobody is watching them."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      You do a fantastic job expressing how vital safety is to you! I have offered a slight revision just to help with clarity and flow. If you want to add in more detail on the specific ways that you stress the importance of safety, I have provided an example on where you could incorporate that approach.
      "Safety is a top priority in my company. As part of the management team, I have to make sure my employees return home safely every single day. Safety is not just about wearing our PPE. Our employees make hundreds of critical decisions every single day, and we have to make sure they understand these decisions impact their well being and the well being of others. I ensure that my employees feel compelled to do the right thing every single day, even when nobody is watching them. I do this by (provide some tangible examples from previous experience)."

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