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TRUCK DRIVER
Professional Summary

Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator with ability to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential. Experienced Front End Loader Operator willing to make daily checks and inspections of vehicles and equipment. Welling to learn new equipment.

Skills
  • Logging paperwork
  • GPS and route planning
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Trained in safe driving techniques
  • Commercial driving
  • Residential construction
  • New construction and renovation
  • Front end loader operations
  • Heavy equipment operation
Work History
Truck Driver10/2012 to 03/2014
Company Name – City, State
  • Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 50-100-mile transports.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
  • Learned and applied safe driving techniques to avoid accidents.
  • Reported all accidents, damage and malfunctions involving company equipment to management.
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary.
  • Inspected tires, lights, brakes and gas, oil and water levels.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on any project requirement and keep teams on tight schedules.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using tri axl truck and trailer.
  • Operated excavator, skidloader and payloader on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks.
Truck Driver03/2014 to 09/2017
Company Name – City, State
  • Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 40-mile transports.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Completed preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on 6-7 vehicles.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries according to size of load and content description.
  • Inspected tires, lights, brakes and gas, oil and water levels.
  • Drove 50-ton capacity vehicles transporting aggregates materials for construction projects.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on any project requirement and keep teams on tight schedules.
  • Operated excavator, utility tractor and hand equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need.
Farm Hand03/2017 to 03/2018
Company Name – City, State
  • Observed animals and notified manager of any signs of illness.
  • Assisted farmers with feeding and watering livestock, including cows, sheep, goats and pigs.
  • Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock as directed by manager.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Removed rocks and other obstacles and prepared soil for planting.
  • Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, including tillers, tractors and trucks to ensure proper working order.
  • Examined dairy animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
  • Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
  • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
  • Explained and demonstrated working techniques, practices and safety measures for all workers.
  • Inspected feed fields for crop condition and disease.
  • Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment, including harvester and tractor equipment.
  • Cleaned and sterilized milking machines to prepare machinery for use.
Mechanic Level 304/2018 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
  • Measured depth of current tire tread and educated customers about dangers of low tread.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Inspected customer vehicles for wear, tear and damage from accidents.
  • Completed computer-assigned vehicle alignments.
  • Rotated and balanced tires to ensure even wear.
  • Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed mileage-based services, including changing out belts, filling fluids and replacing gaskets.
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
  • Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
Education
High School Diploma07/1995North Country Senior Union High School- City, State
CDL Class A: Commercial Driving03/2017Champlain Valley Driving School- City

CDL Class A

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • North Country Senior Union High School
  • Champlain Valley Driving School

Job Titles Held:

  • Truck Driver
  • Farm Hand
  • Mechanic Level 3

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 07/1995
    CDL Class A : Commercial Driving 03/2017

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