Professional driver of eight years with talent for history of use of dump truck and backhoe equipment. Had own construction business for 25 yrs and ran and maintained my own equipment Strong knowledge of heavy equipment. Communicative and team-oriented . Proven history to meet team, individual and management objectives. Safety-focused driver with outstanding work ethic and more than 33yrs with zero accidents. Offers dynamic skills in customer service. Follows all rules of road and certified in operating tracker trailers and heavy equipment.
Skills
Drove a 18 wheeler with straight trailer and tandems and ensured that all safety protocols and procedures were followed.
Checked vehicle after each shift for any damage and made sure it was properly cleaned and maintained.
Regulatory compliance
Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
Greeted and interacted with customers in a cordial manner.
Driving and transportation
Hazmat endorsement
25 yrs of running dump truck and backhoe for construction business
Safety behaviors expertise
Reliable and trustworthy
Experience
Professional Driver, 04/2015 - Current Core Mark – Bend, OR,
Maintained safe driving history with no critical incidents over 8 year timeframe.
Held CDL-A license,Hazmat Endorsement without any issues.
Collected all types of freight and correctly secured load in order to uphold safety standards and reduce damage.
Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
Professional Driver, 04/2013 - 05/2015 Core Mark – Carrie Lane Chapman Catt Home, IA,
Documented customer service issues, expenses, mileage and other key information.
Maintained safe driving history with no critical incidents over 3-year timeframe.
Held CDL-A license and Hazmat endorsement without any issues.
Collected perishable food and beverage and correctly secured load in order to uphold safety standards and reduce damage.
Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
Practiced safe and secure loading methods to avoid damaging goods.
Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
Positioned lifting devices under or around loaded pallets and boxes to secure materials for transport.
Maintained optimal safety by adapting driving to match current traffic conditions and applying defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
Logged deliveries in computer system, including drop-off times and any special conditions.
Professional OTR Truck Driver, 08/2012 - 03/2013 U.S. Express – City, STATE,
Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
General Building Contractor, 08/1984 - 08/2009 Self Employed – City, STATE,
Reviewed invoices submitted by contractors and approved payments based on acceptable work products.
Saved money by managing cost-effective supplier purchases.
Improved cost savings initiatives, reviewing and qualifying competitive subcontractor bids prior to contract execution.
Monitored overall safety by regularly inspecting job sites and confirming that all personnel, including subcontractors, observed protocols and standards.
Established scopes of work, budgets and construction timelines to manage effective project planning.
Managed projects for private clients with budgets in excess of $ 400,000 and supervised labor, equipment and materials.
Leveraged trends in customer industries to shape solutions and business approaches.
Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to maintain budget constraints.
Scheduled subcontractors, ensuring that each shift had adequate coverage so that jobs could be completed on time.
Initiated process improvements, spearheading strategies to boost revenue by acquiring new residential customers, commercial clients and construction partners.
Controlled expenses by improving resource allocation.
Saved money by minimizing waste and overseeing cost-effective supplier purchases.
Supervised highly competent electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other tradesmen on job sites for commercial projects.
Used organizational skills to meet productivity requirements.
Logged inventory of materials used to maintain workplace access to supplies.
Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
Helped craft workers such as plumbers,electricians,carpenters,and framers by bringing materials, moving equipment and carrying out basic tasks.
Maintained baseline safety knowledge to identify areas requiring improvement to meet code.
Mixed, poured and spread concrete, asphalt and other materials with high accuracy to meet project requirements.
Constructed and removed support structures such as scaffolding, ramps and braces.
Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
Followed plans, orders and technical specifications to complete accurate work that met project specifications, codes, and quality standards.
Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Kept machinery clean, lubricated and well-maintained for optimum use.
Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
Dug ditches and trenches at target locations and backfilled excavations.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/1974 - Shelton High School - Shelton, CT, GPA:
Completed coursework in Roadmaster trucking School in August 2012
Over 25 years of experience in the building industry.
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