Bret Saltzman
Minot
Summary
Reliable and safety-conscious professional with positive attitude, ready to ensure seamless transportation operations. Committed to maintaining high standards of service and efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manage/Driver Supervisor
Farstad Oil
02.2025 - Current
- Maintain safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and team operation and productivity.
- Balance schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives.
- Identifie issues, analyze information and provide solutions to problems.
- Motivate workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
- Manage labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
Fuel Transport Driver
Farstad Oil
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Streamlined transportation process by effectively utilizing GPS technology for optimal routing strategies.
- Enhanced communication between dispatchers and drivers, resulting in more efficient route planning and coordination.
- Assisted in training new drivers, sharing expert knowledge on best practices for efficient fuel transport operations.
- Navigated through adverse weather conditions, ensuring safe and timely deliveries for clients.
- Implemented time management skills by prioritizing tasks during stops at terminals or refueling stations.
Conductor
BNSF
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Deliver freight via rail between North Dakota and Montana
- Uphold and comply with all FRA and BNSF safety guidelines and rules
- Safely and efficiently switch out freight cars and locomotives from train
- Follow specific hazmat rules and regulations
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Worked as Local Chairman for UTU for 4yrs, negotiated discipline and work safety along with work contracts with BNSF.
Route Relief Driver
Land O Lakes
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Deliver milk products to multiple retail and private locations
- Manage delivery times and product distribution for specific routes
- Maintain top tier customer service
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently delivering products and maintaining accurate delivery records.
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Supervise and advise20 individuals on proper maintenance practices and safety
- Flight line engine shop lead technician for two years
- Perform maintenance, inspection, and testing on224 TF33-P103 engines worth $528.4 million
- Plan, organize and direct aerospace maintenance activities
- Developed training plan for45 personnel to ensure training was completed adequately and timely
- Contributed to mission readiness through diligent maintenance, inspection, and repair of propulsion systems.
- Improved aircraft reliability by meticulously maintaining and repairing various propulsion components.
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Maintained48 F100-PW-220/220E engines on24 flight line aircraft
- Performed troubleshooting, tracking, and removal/installation of jet engines and components
- Proficient in servicing/operational checks and inspections
- Experienced in Microsoft word, Excel and Access
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2003 - 01.2006
- Performed jet engine intermediate maintenance on GE F110-129 in accordance with manufacture and Air Force technical data
- Maintained2,500 pieces of engine equipment, ensured inspections were completed on time
Education
Aerospace Maintenance Technology and management
Skills
- Strong leadership
- Load distribution
- Safety regulation compliance
- Route planning expertise
- Time management
- Hazardous materials handling
- Written communication
- Team building expertise
- Workplace safety
Timeline
Warehouse Manage/Driver Supervisor
Farstad Oil
02.2025 - Current
Fuel Transport Driver
Farstad Oil
02.2023 - 02.2025
Conductor
BNSF
01.2013 - 01.2022
Route Relief Driver
Land O Lakes
01.2012 - 01.2013
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2009 - 01.2012
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2006 - 01.2009
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2003 - 01.2006
Aerospace Maintenance Technology and management
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