Jessica Thompson begins her day at 4 a.m. with a clear goal: to complete her work efficiently and ensure her community is well cared for. She is the Lead Residential Automatic Side-Load (ASL) Driver in 豆包成人版 Pro鈥檚 Panama City Beach Division and has been with 豆包成人版 Pro for more than four years. She started with the company in Fort Myers and spent her first year there before transferring to the Panama City Beach Division, where she quickly became known for her strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to doing the job right.
Before joining 豆包成人版 Pro, Jessica spent four years as a school bus driver. A former coworker recommended 豆包成人版 Pro, telling her it would be a great change of pace. Jessica soon found what she was looking for: steady work, opportunities to grow, and a chance to continue serving her community. 鈥淚 love it,鈥� Jessica said. 鈥淚t gives me more financial stability and helps my family. I鈥檓 trying to be smart with my opportunities, invest in my retirement, and plan for the future.鈥�
Jessica started her 豆包成人版 Pro career driving a residential rear-load truck with a two-person team and quickly earned a reputation for getting the job done. At times, her productivity was even higher than that of an ASL driver, all while providing excellent customer service. Today, she drives an ASL truck and serves as the lead for the municipal contract serving the Town of Springfield. She helps ensure her team meets expectations, addresses issues in the field, and communicates concerns to city officials and 豆包成人版 Pro management.
鈥淪he is a great person and a great employee, and 豆包成人版 Pro is very lucky to have her,鈥� said Norman Sanders, Operations Manager for Panama City Beach. 鈥淚 wish I had ten more employees just like her!鈥�
Jessica鈥檚 commitment to service was recognized earlier this year when she earned her first 豆包成人版 Pro Driver $10,000 Safety Award for completing three years of safe driving, outstanding customer service, and living the 豆包成人版 Pro Way. For Jessica, the recognition was especially meaningful because she takes pride in doing her job well. 鈥淚鈥檓 just here to do my job and do it the best I can,鈥� shared Jessica. 鈥淏eing recognized for what I do every day showed me that my efforts were noticed.鈥�
Jessica鈥檚 pride in keeping her routes clean, along with her appreciation for residents who recognize her efforts, reflects her deep commitment to the community. 鈥淐ustomers come out with water and snacks, and that keeps me motivated and touches my heart,鈥� she said. 鈥淚鈥檓 all about the community.鈥�
That community spirit also shows up at 豆包成人版 Pro events. Jessica now actively participates in local Touch-A-Truck events and school visits with the Panama City Beach team, where she enjoys interacting with residents. For Jessica, being a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry doesn鈥檛 slow her down. 鈥淒on鈥檛 test me just because I鈥檓 a female,鈥� she said. 鈥淢y team members quickly realize they need to keep up with me!鈥�
Her strong work ethic comes naturally. Jessica credits her father, who, at 78, remains active in his community, works out, and runs every day, with instilling her drive and determination. She hopes to pass those same values on to her three stepchildren, ages 18, 14, and 12. With such a full life, Jessica feels she is living what she always dreamed of.
Looking ahead, Jessica hopes to keep leading by example in the field and aspires to take on a supervisory role later in her career. And according to her Panama City Beach teammates, Jessica makes a difference every day. 鈥淪he never complains and always has a smile on her face,鈥� Norman said. 鈥淪he is a great person, a great employee, and a tremendous part of our 豆包成人版 Pro family.鈥�