Andrew Fuerneisen
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Cooperative Forklift Operator experienced in lifting and transporting heavy loads using various classes of forklifts and heavy equipment. Delivered efficient operations in fast-paced warehouse environments through strong problem-solving, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Focused on building relationships and fostering teamwork to enhance productivity.
Overview
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1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydraulic Technician
Depatie Fluid Power
Chesterfield, MI
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Performed diagnostics and repairs on hydraulic systems, ensuring optimal operational performance.
- Identified and resolved hydraulic equipment issues for Depatie Fluid Power, enhancing service reliability.
- Tested fluid power components for leaks, pressure, and performance
- Disassembled damaged hydraulic units for cleaning, inspection, and part replacement
- Installed replacement seals, hoses, and connectors on hydraulic machinery
- Recorded detailed repair work and parts utilized in service logs for accurate maintenance tracking.
- Forklift operator unloading and loading trucks and stocking shelves
Machinist
Lanzen, Inc.
Bruce Township, MI
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Inspected finished parts for tolerance, surface finish, and workmanship to ensure quality standards.
- In charge of deburring and sorting parts. Relocated parts to specific areas to optimize workflow. Use of a forklift and pallet jacks and overhead crane.
- Operated forklift for unloading and loading trucks, stocking shelves, and fulfilling orders.
CDL Class A Driver
Pahoa Express Inc
Clinton Township, MI
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated CDL Class A vehicles to transport goods and materials in a safe and efficient manner
- Delivered products to customers on time, enhancing customer satisfaction through accuracy and quality control
- Maintained accurate daily records of driving hours, mileage, and fuel usage for compliance and operational efficiency
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, including driving hours, mileage, and fuel usage
- Followed delivery schedules provided by dispatchers or supervisors
Class A Driver/Gravel Train
Richmond transportation
New Haven, MI
04.2017 - 10.2023
- Drove local gravel train to ensure timely delivery of loads. Delivered five or more local loads daily, ensuring timely transportation of materials. Transported a variety of materials, including stone, dirt, contaminated soil, and salt. Delivered to local disposal yards, various work sites, road repair/ projects and some homes. Pick up from local quarries, work sites and road repair/projects and homes.
- Operated Class A tractor-trailers for Richmond transportation freight routes.
- Inspected equipment before trips and reported safety issues promptly.
- Secured cargo following transportation and load handling requirements.
Class A Driver / Gravel Train
TKMS
Pontiac, MI
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Operated local gravel train to transport materials. Picked up and delivered over five local loads daily, ensuring timely service to various clients. Transported materials including stone, dirt, contaminated soil, and salt for diverse construction and disposal needs. Delivered to local disposal yards, various work sites, road repair/ projects and some homes. Picked up from local quarries, work sites and road repair/projects and homes.
- Operated Class A tractor-trailers for TKMS freight deliveries
- Performed routine equipment inspections before and after transport routes to maintain safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Secured cargo using TKMS loading and tie-down procedures
Flatbed Driver Class A
TMC Transportation
Des Moines, IA
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Operated flatbed truck to deliver materials across vast regions. Transported materials nationwide, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to safety regulations. Ensured securement of products during transit. Tarp, strapped and chained loads to safely carry products. 100 % safety record. Experience with oversize loads, including permits and restrictions.
- Delivered flatbed freight for TMC Transportation, ensuring timely arrival across regional and long-distance routes.
- Performed detailed inspection on tractor, trailer, and load before departure to guarantee operational readiness.
- Ensured cargo security by utilizing chains, straps, and tarps to safeguard loads during transportation.
Construction Equipment Mechanic
US Army
04.2002 - 12.2014
- Preventive weekly maintenance inspections on over 100 different pieces of construction equipment, to include dozers, bucket loaders, excavators, vibratory rollers and high speed compactors. Developed junior and senior leadership skills through training programs. Led a group of over 10 soldiers. Continuous training and development to stay updated on the latest process and procedures.
- Serviced Army construction equipment during preventive maintenance inspections.
- Repaired engines, brakes, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
- Diagnosed faults in tactical vehicles and heavy machinery.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Warren Mott High School
Warren, MISkills
- Hydraulic system maintenance
- Hydraulic system troubleshooting
- Hydraulic performance testing
- Hydraulic repair techniques
- Mechanical repair
- Mechanical knowledge
- Forklift operator
- Heavy equipment operation
- Warehouse experience
- Commercial driving
- Driving
- Truck driving
- Flatbed
- Box truck
- Heavy vehicle operation
- Delivery driving
- OTR driving routes
- Heavy haul
- Lowboy
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical systems
- Equipment repair
- Attention to detail
- Manual handling
- Clean workspace maintenance
- Inventory management
- Microsoft Office
- Computer operation
- Computer literacy
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Senior Leadership
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Outdoor work
- Client communication
- OTR driving routes
- Client communication
- Forklift
- Heavy equipment operation
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
DOT Physical Certification, Tanker Endorsement, Driver's License, Chauffeur's Permit, Air Brake Endorsement, CDL A, Doubles/Triples Endorsement, Non-CDL Class C, CDL B, CDL
Languages
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Hydraulic Technician
Depatie Fluid Power
03.2026 - 08.2026
Machinist
Lanzen, Inc.
02.2025 - 06.2025
CDL Class A Driver
Pahoa Express Inc
06.2024 - 01.2025
Class A Driver/Gravel Train
Richmond transportation
04.2017 - 10.2023
Class A Driver / Gravel Train
TKMS
09.2016 - 04.2017
Flatbed Driver Class A
TMC Transportation
01.2014 - 09.2016
Construction Equipment Mechanic
US Army
04.2002 - 12.2014
High school or equivalent -
Warren Mott High School