BILLY BURGER
Aberdeen,WA
Summary
Years experience managing and supervising all aspects of logistics aviation support equipment. Successfully served in the following positions: Hazardous Material Custodian, Assistant Aviation Support, Manager, Quality Control Assurance, Technical Trainer. Designated as a Repair Technician/Supervisor, Work center supervisor. Eight years experience as a welder.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TRUCK DRIVER
Swift Transportation
11.2017 - 06.2025
- Trained new drivers on safe driving practices, route navigation, and company protocols.
- Implemented fuel-efficient driving techniques to minimize costs and environmental impact during operations.
- Drove mountain snow areas.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted routes proactively to ensure safe delivery timelines.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Truck Driver
Sorenson Trucking
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding shipments, ensuring high levels of satisfaction through effective communication.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver
DSV Solutions
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Trained new drivers on best practices for safety, navigation, and equipment use.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo while adhering to weight limits and safety protocols.
- Implemented fuel-efficient driving techniques to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.
- Pulled double trailers.
Truck Driver
Mcclaine Trucking
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle maintenance, and delivery schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to optimize routes and enhance delivery timelines.
Truck Driver
Brooks Welding
01.2012 - 03.2013
TRUCK DRIVER
READY ICE
06.2011 - 03.2012
TRUCK DRIVER
Peterson Fruit
03.2008 - 06.2011
- Operated various truck models in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce operational delays.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and functionality before each trip.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, routes taken, and cargo transported for regulatory compliance.
STORE KEEPER
Deepsee
01.2008 - 03.2008
- Developed efficient picking processes, improving order fulfillment accuracy and reducing turnaround times.
Truck Driver
WERNER ENTERPRISES
04.2007 - 12.2007
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently across long distances.
Logistical Supervisor
USS FORD (FFG 54)
01.2004 - 02.2007
- Plan and supervise the day-to-day actions of supply personnel during ships maintenance availabilities and one major overhaul. Result, ship returning to service on time, and under $20,000.
- Maintenance supervisor and water tight door maintenance person for all of supply department spaces, tracking maintenance completion.
- Food service management , four special events and twelve food service personnel under supervision. Result, five special social events completed with compliments from at
- Honorable Discharge USN 20 Years
Hazardous Material Custodian
Naval Air Station Fallon
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed a $50,000+ quarterly budget for hazardous material and administrative supplies
- Served as assistant aviation support equipment manager, tasked with three inventory counts, ensuring total accountability.
- Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for role in leadership and management of the Hazardous Material Program
Storeroom Supervisor / Forklift Driver
USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Managed a $200,000 aviation parts maintenance storeroom. Result, storeroom grade, outstanding.
- Drove over 25 aircraft engine turbine move evolutions safely while underway.
- Successfully quality assured orders for aircraft parts, validating part numbers in technical publications, saving $35,000 in possible errors.
- Managed Departmental files ensuring proper flow and tracking of documentation.
Welder / Training Petty Officer
USS SIMON LAKE (AS 33)
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Qualified as repair locker investigator reporting radiation emergency's and possible nuclear hazards, monitoring, contamination.
- Completed several weld repair jobs on nuclear submarines.
- Assigned as Work Center Supervisor for work center. Responsible for assignment, documentation and completion of more than 300 carpenter shop maintenance items annually.
- Assigned as the Divisional Training Petty Officer. Developed and presented in-rate and cross-rate comprehensive learning plans.
Education
Diploma - High School
Oroville High School
Oroville 06-1987
Independent Postal Clerk -
Naval Air Station Logistics School
Meridian, MS01.2005
Aviation Storekeeper C School -
NTTC Meridian
Meridian, Mississippi01.1999
Hull Technician Welding C School - undefined
Great Lakes, Illinois01.1995
Hazardous Material Environmental Supervisor - undefined
01.1995
Hull Technician Welding A School - undefined
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania01.1984
CDL A
Western Pacific Trucking School
Everett, WA03-2007
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Classroom Training
- Quality Control
- Problem Solving
- Maintenance Planning
- Budgeting
- Waste Handling
- Decision Making
- Resource Management
- Electrical Safety
- Strategic project planning
- Casualty Response
- Mentoring
- Hazardous Material
- Process Improvement
Accomplishments
Home investor
Fishing
Certification
CDl A
Trainer
Languages
English
Professional Working
Interests
fishing
volunteering
Timeline
TRUCK DRIVER
Swift Transportation
11.2017 - 06.2025
Truck Driver
Sorenson Trucking
07.2016 - 12.2017
Truck Driver
DSV Solutions
06.2016 - 07.2016
Truck Driver
Mcclaine Trucking
03.2013 - 05.2016
Truck Driver
Brooks Welding
01.2012 - 03.2013
TRUCK DRIVER
READY ICE
06.2011 - 03.2012
TRUCK DRIVER
Peterson Fruit
03.2008 - 06.2011
STORE KEEPER
Deepsee
01.2008 - 03.2008
Truck Driver
WERNER ENTERPRISES
04.2007 - 12.2007
Logistical Supervisor
USS FORD (FFG 54)
01.2004 - 02.2007
Hazardous Material Custodian
Naval Air Station Fallon
01.2002 - 01.2004
Storeroom Supervisor / Forklift Driver
USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)
01.1999 - 01.2002
Welder / Training Petty Officer
USS SIMON LAKE (AS 33)
01.1996 - 01.1998
Hull Technician Welding C School - undefined
Hazardous Material Environmental Supervisor - undefined
Hull Technician Welding A School - undefined
Diploma - High School
Oroville High School
Independent Postal Clerk -
Naval Air Station Logistics School
Aviation Storekeeper C School -
NTTC Meridian
CDL A
Western Pacific Trucking School
Community Service
Volunteered Special Olympics while serving in the California Conservation Corps 1985.
Helping setting up tables, for lunches. Cheered on the competitors, supplied water.
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