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Work History
Education
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Adam T Walker

Summary

I consider myself to be a reliable hardworking individual with a positive attitude, ready to work and help achieve company goals. One who learns by being hands on and adapts to the flow quickly and professionally.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Bulk Tank/Flatbed/Dump Truck Driver

Kirschhoffer Truck Service INC
Zion, IL
03.2022 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.

Seasonal Highway Maintainer

Lake County Division of Transportation
Libertyville, IL
11.2020 - 03.2023

Operated snow removal equipment, plowed my route safely and efficiently

Worked in and around roadside construction zones and under stand the importance of work zone safety

Flagger certified

Bulk Tank/Flat Bed Driver

Silo Mix INC
Antioch, IL
01.2018 - 03.2022
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.

Flatbed Truck Driver

TMC Transportation
Des Moines, IA
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Sales Associate

Ray Chevrolet
Fox Lake, IL
11.2007 - 12.2016
  • Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
  • Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
  • Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
  • Prepared purchased vehicles and completed final delivery checks.
  • Responded to customer enquiries via telephone and email.
  • Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
  • Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.
  • Completed registration paperwork and sales documentation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodstock High School
Woodstock, IL
06.2003

Skills

* Adapts quickly and eager to learn

* Experienced with proper load securement with chains and straps

* Operated in downtown and congested areas safely with no accidents

* Operated pneumatic bulk tanks, dumps, flatbed and oversized loads

* Seasonal Work with Lake County DOT as a Winter Highway Maintainer

* Experience working on roadside and understand the necessary safety precautions

* Experience with workzone setup

* Some front end loader and bobcat experience

Timeline

Bulk Tank/Flatbed/Dump Truck Driver

Kirschhoffer Truck Service INC
03.2022 - Current

Seasonal Highway Maintainer

Lake County Division of Transportation
11.2020 - 03.2023

Bulk Tank/Flat Bed Driver

Silo Mix INC
01.2018 - 03.2022

Flatbed Truck Driver

TMC Transportation
01.2017 - 01.2018

Sales Associate

Ray Chevrolet
11.2007 - 12.2016

High School Diploma -

Woodstock High School
Adam T Walker