Motivated and proficient at driving broad range of commercial trucks. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with 20 years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks. Seasoned driver bringing advanced route planning and load management abilities developed over 20 years of transportation experience. Solid safety record with strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized and vigilant with defensive driving expertise. Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Very mechanically inclined, and capable of troubleshooting and resolving most any issues but still enough sense to know when to get help ,goal driven and lookin forward to joining your team
Skills
Cargo handling
Route management
Customer-oriented
Planning ability
Air Brake Certification
OTR
Trained in most state safety regulations
Dependable and reliable
Efficient trip planner
Courteous and polite demeanor
Mechanical recoveries
Class B license
Assisting customers
Documentation skills
Preventive maintenance
Experience
Heavy Equipment Operator/Class B CDL Truck Driver, 05/2021 - Current Baker Construction – City, STATE,
Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
Replaced transmission poles and associated hardware with new equipment.
Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top product shipment delivery quality control.
Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.
Recorded miles driven, packages delivered and signatures accumulated to appropriately maintain daily logbook.
Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions to reduce distribution time as needed.
Evaluated driving routes and maps to find shorter routes to expedite delivery time every avaliable chance.
Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozers,track hoes,compact rollers, in busy areas without incident and always professional and courteous attitude.
Journeyman Lineman Foreman/Class B CDL Truck Driver, 08/2011 - 07/2021 Pike Electric – City, STATE,
Assisted clients during times of phone and power outages and other crises and emergencies by maintaining positive and professional attitude and meeting tangible needs where possible.
Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Trained others with less experience and supported and participated in growth of co-workers and company.
Operated multiple machines, including bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
Strung wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
Kept equipment in good operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and informing management of needed repairs.
Prepared installations by analyzing staking sheets and job sites, gathering required materials and supplies and locating existing cables and other utilities.
Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Identified defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
Inspected and tested power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems using reading and testing instruments.
Enhanced organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Bolstered customer confidence by keeping installation information confidential and maintaining professional job site demeanor and correspondence.
Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as trade print articles, exposure to more experienced technicians and other relevant areas of business and networking.
Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill or ability issues.
Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
Eliminated knowledge gaps by managing continuous training and mentoring strategies for new and junior personnel.
Investigated accidents and injuries, preparing reports on findings.
Boosted customer satisfaction scores by rolling out new motivational initiative for team workers.
Troubleshot and performed testing to keep telephone and data lines functioning properly.
Worked with insulated tools to alleviate workplace accidents.
Journeyman Lineman/Class B CDL Truck Driver, 09/2020 - 04/2021 Sparks Enterprises – City, STATE,
Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
Planned routes using personal knowledge and GPS mapping software to optimize strategies.
Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
Loaded and unloaded freight, paying special attention to fragile items and carefully security every load for optimal protection and balance.
Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
Coordinated shipping papers, customer documents and daily logs to maintain accurate records.
Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
Used heavy duty forklifts,and digger derrick equipment to assist with loading and unloading vehicles and properly securing items for long road trips.
Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top product shipment delivery quality control.
Education and Training
GED: , Expected in 05/2000 - Montgomery County High - Mt.vernon, GPA:
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