Aaron Knight
Milner,Georgia
Summary
Knowledgeable about the gas line industry with solid background in pipeline construction and maintenance. Successfully contributed to numerous projects by ensuring safety protocols and efficient task completion.
Also bringing a clean driving record and knowledge of DOT compliance operating a tractor trailer, while often transporting hazardous material to and from customers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
P&D Driver
Aaa Cooper Transportation
Ellenwood, Georgia
06.2016 - Current
- Regular interactions with customers daily upon pickup and delivery or freight.
- Lifted boxes weighing up to 50lbs as necessary throughout shifts.
- Alerted management to serious issues with customer deliveries, vehicle maintenance concerns and paperwork problems.
- Inspected vehicle pre- and post-trip to identify maintenance and repair needs.
- Use of pallet jack and hand truck as needed for delivery.
- Load securement with appropriate straps.
- 5+ years of linehaul experience, and of hooking and breaking down sets.
- Route experience in Griffin, Tucker, Stone Mountain, and Mcdonough.
- Loading and unloading of Hazmat shipments to be delivered to customer.
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
Lithia Springs, Georgia
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Maintained detailed paperwork and logs, including customer records and DOT-required documentation.
- Complied fully with applicable rules and regulations, including sizes and weights of loads, safe routes, and required break periods.
- Avoided delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for traffic and construction issues.
- Provided professional and friendly service to all internal and external customers.
- 7+ Months experience pulling refrigerated equipment.
Yard Hostler Driver
Roadrunner Transportation
Decatur, Georgia
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Checked fluid levels and gauges to detect and resolve potential issues.
- Took yard movement instructions from supervisors.
- Performed pre- and post-trip inspections.
- Operated yard switcher to move trailers to the yard and to the dock.
Dock Worker
Aaa Cooper Transportation
Norcross, Georgia
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Use of forklifts to unload and load trailers.
- Performed regular dock and equipment inspections.
- Utilized scanners to sign freight onto appropriate trailers.
Welders Helper/ Pipefitter
L.E. Bell Construction
Heflin, AL
05.2010 - 03.2013
- Assisted welder with fitting and welding of joints, fittings and flanges.
- Performed grinding, buffing and preparation for x-rays on all welds.
- Worked on numerous types of pipeline projects including hydrotests, pig digs, mainline valve replacements and station work.
- Performed general labor including sandblasting, pipe coating, and installation and bolt up of all valves at stations and loading racks.
Education
High School -
Luella High School
Locust Grove05.2010
Skills
- Freight handling and delivery
- Order verification and proper piece counts
- Customer relations
- Backing into tight places regularly and use of liftgates
- Hazardous materials handling
- Pressure testing
- Welding and fabrication
- Pipe insulation
- Valve installation
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
P&D Driver
Aaa Cooper Transportation
06.2016 - Current
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
05.2015 - 06.2016
Yard Hostler Driver
Roadrunner Transportation
03.2014 - 05.2015
Dock Worker
Aaa Cooper Transportation
03.2013 - 06.2014
Welders Helper/ Pipefitter
L.E. Bell Construction
05.2010 - 03.2013
High School -
Luella High School