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Carter Riedemann

Correctionville,IA

Summary

I am the perfect fit to any environment you put me in because I am motivated at driving broad range of commercial trucks. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with many of years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks. Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Effective with experience inspecting, repairing and operating construction equipment to meet job-site demand. Team-oriented and reliable with patient and hardworking nature focused on completing work accurately every time. Good supply management skills and spatial awareness. Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with multiple years of construction industry experience. Recognized for working safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.

I am a very suitable person to work with in any environment because I am very self driven, I am always open to suggestions to help improve my skills and make myself a better team player so others enjoy working with me. If anyone ever has suggestions to help a problem that has happened I am open to listen because I want to make myself a productive team member. When I am added to the team I will try my hardest to have everyone happy around me, I will make sure whatever I am working on or around is clean, whoever is working around me will consistently have my help achieving the job we are set on to do. When I am assigned to a task I am very focused, and aware of my surroundings to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. Ambitious Ranch Hand offering at least 10 years of expertise in livestock care and property maintenance. Skilled in feeding, watering and providing daily care for Cattle. Proficient in performing routine livestock health maintenance tasks. Driven to protect animals through careful monitoring for illness and treating quickly. Skilled in keeping livestock on the property by carefully inspecting and maintaining fences. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Ranch Hand

Triple U Farms
Correctionville, IA
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Followed safety protocols when operating tools and equipment.
  • Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
  • Cared for livestock and monitored health and living spaces.
  • Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to supervisor before making repairs.
  • Provided water, food, vaccinations and healthcare for approximately 4000 head of livestock.
  • Planned harvest and planting schedules.
  • I ran a Kenworth feed truck to feed all of the cattle in the pens.
  • I ran a Caterpillar wheel loader filling the feed truck with all of the cattle rations they had on paper to get the complete the total mixed ration they needed.
  • I also ran the Caterpillar wheel loader to haul bales, but i had to make sure I took safety precautions because you were able to put more bales on the spears than the counterweight of the wheel loader could handle so the rear of the wheel loader could actually lift up.
  • I ran a 8420 john deere front wheel assist tractor to spread manure in the field out of the cattle yard, I needed to understand what buttons controlled what so that way I didnt plug the spreaders of the manure spreader which couldve sheared pins on the PTO.
  • If i had to do maintainence on any piece of machinery, it was jobs such as motor work, oil changes, greasing the machinery, tire repair, fluids and filters, air cleaners, and keeping interior and extorior clean for a clean working environment.
  • I also opporated skid loaders that were both tire and track machines completing tasks such as leveling, dirt yards, driveways, lanes, loading feed waggons, loading manure spreaders, pulling fence posts, driving fence posts in to the ground, while other workers were present, and I also scraped cattle yards while being cautious around livestock.

Truck Driver

Matt Otto
Lawton, IA
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
  • Reported delays, accidents and other traffic and transportation situations to other drivers by using telephones and mobile two-way radios.
  • Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods with no incidents.

Fiber Optic Installer

Travis Osborne
Anthon, IA
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Handled fibers for device routing, ribbon breakouts, component assemblies and custom splicing projects.
  • Installed outside plant fiber optics in manhole and telco boxes.
  • Laid out cabling plans and ran through buildings to desired locations.
  • Answered normal and after-hours service calls.
  • Handled multiple simultaneous deployment projects against strict deadlines.
  • Continuously applied quality-improvement methodologies to improve work processes.
  • Anticipated and analyzed common connectivity workflow problems.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • I ran a Vermeer boring machine that bored plastic lines to put fiber optic lines through under bridges, roads, driveways, and highways.
  • I also ran a Case rubber tired backhoe to dig up live wires under ground and locate the wires so we dont hit the wires.
  • I was a groundman working below the ground digging trenches with a spade over top of a live wire that we made sure of not to hit while plowing the fiber cable in to the ground.

Hyvee Shag Driver

Hyvee warehouse
Cherokee, Iowa
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • I completed thorough daily pre- trip inspections on my tractor before I clocked in, and I also did a pre- trip inspection on all of the trailers that I hooked to before moving.
  • I became very familiar with backing in trailers on both my driver and passenger side into tight, awkward spaces with semi's on both sides of me.
  • I had to come in contact with upset customers and drivers of which then I would report it to the current manager on the clock when I was on the clock. If there was not a manager readily available I was able to handle it in a calm and effective manner.
  • The trailers I was hooking on to varied from a 48 foot van trailer to a 53 foot van trailer.
  • I have operated a tractor trailer in various weather conditions such as snow, ice, rain, fog.
  • When I hooked on to a trailer I would always pull ahead to make sure my king pin was locked in to place by doing a tug test every time.
  • In the winter when the trailer breaks would freeze up i would have to get under the truck and brake loose the the breaks from the drums.

Dirt Construction

Mathers Construction
Correctionville, IA
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
  • Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
  • Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
  • Coordinated communication between equipment operators via two-way radios and hand signals.
  • Logged inventory of materials to maintain access to supplies.
  • Supported worker safety by using lock out-tag out procedures on equipment prior to service work.
  • Reduced wasteful spending by accurately cutting materials according to specifications.
  • Advised officials regarding traffic-control measures to protect work site integrity, crew safety and general public welfare.
  • Collaborated with craft teams to complete large-scale construction projects.
  • Organized and maintained tools and equipment to enhance work efficiency.
  • Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements.
  • Followed plans, orders and technical specifications to complete accurate work that met project specifications, codes, and quality standards.
  • Read written instructions carefully and communicated with team members clearly to promote workplace safety.
  • Kept machinery clean, lubricated and well-maintained for optimum use.
  • Signaled equipment operators to help align machinery movements and smoothly transfer materials.
  • Mixed, poured and spread concrete, asphalt and other materials with high accuracy to meet project requirements.
  • Dug ditches and trenches at target locations and backfilled excavations.
  • Trained in how to complete skilled job tasks and projects.
  • Controlled traffic movements near, in and around work zones.
  • Leveled earth around completed work to provide proper drainage, protect underground piping and ready ground for planned landscaping.
  • Used established signals to help equipment operators align, move and adjust machinery.
  • I ran a D6N Caterpillar dozer to cut slopes for a major county highway that was getting paved. I also ran the D6N to finish pushing the left over dirt after another dozer stripped top soil. Also ran the D6N to finish the cuts that an excavator left behind.
  • I ran a D6T to strip top soil.
  • I ran a 345 excavator digging ditches for erosion rock in a ditch on a county highway.
  • I drove a 730 Caterpillar haul truck hauling rock in to the excavator that was laying rock in to erosion ditches. I also hauled loads of dirt from the excavator to the dozer that was in the fill.
  • I laid and put together 12 inch plastic piping for drainage in between lagoons.
  • I also laid concrete piping for culverts under a county hgihway.

Volunteer Firefighter

Correctionville Fire and Ems
Correctionville, IA
03.2023 - Current
  • Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
  • Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
  • Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
  • Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
  • Maintained records of incident reports, vehicle maintenance logs and call logs.
  • Monitored weather conditions to determine potential risks from lightning strikes or other natural disasters.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
  • Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
  • Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
  • Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
  • Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
  • Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
  • Established training objectives for department members in areas such as hazardous materials operations and emergency medical services.
  • Monitored budget expenditures related to personnel, supplies, and equipment to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Advised senior management on strategic planning initiatives related to organizational growth.
  • Established collaborative teams of first responders equipped to tackle various fire and emergency situations.
  • Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.

Highway Maintenance Technician Associate

Iowa Department of Transportation
Correctionville, IA
03.2022 - Current
  • Repaired damaged pavement surfaces using hot-mix asphalt or cold-patch materials.
  • Responded to emergency situations related to hazardous material spills or roadway damage caused by severe weather events.
  • Installed guardrails, signs, and traffic control devices along highways.
  • Monitored traffic flow patterns throughout assigned areas and adjusted speed limits accordingly.
  • Inspected and maintained highways, bridges, and culverts for safety hazards.
  • Assisted in the installation of new paving projects including grading and surfacing operations.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on roads such as repairing potholes, patching asphalt, and cleaning drainage systems.
  • Coordinated with other departments regarding road closures due to construction projects.
  • Inspected vehicles used in highway maintenance operations to ensure they are running properly.
  • Cleaned debris from roadsides to ensure safe travel conditions for motorists.
  • Assessed damage caused by natural disasters such as floods or tornadoes that affected roadways in the area.
  • Performed snow removal operations by plowing roads with heavy machinery during winter months.
  • Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
  • Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
  • Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
  • Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
  • Answered customer questions when call came into the shop.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Built relationships with customers by providing friendly customer service.
  • Operated equipment such as mini excavator fixing culvert piping.
  • Operated equipment such as a John Deere skid steer digging underneath bridges due to dirt silting in.
  • Operated equipment such as a John Deere motor grader edge rutting next to a major highway maintaining situational awareness against the oncoming traffic.

Education

High School Diploma -

River Valley Junior- Senior High School
Correctionville, IA
05.2019

Skills

  • Clean MVR
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Customer-oriented
  • Cargo handling
  • Route management
  • Trained in Iowa safety regulations
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Planning ability
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Efficient trip planner
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Managed incidents
  • Mechanical recoveries
  • Class A CDL license
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Flatbed experience
  • Assisting customers
  • Group worker
  • Debris Removal
  • Asphalt Paving
  • Erosion Control
  • Traffic Control
  • Construction Equipment
  • Snow Removal
  • Basic Carpentry
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Emergency Response
  • Shoulder Repairs
  • Self Motivation
  • Active Listening
  • Decision-Making
  • Safe Machinery Operation
  • Team Building
  • Traffic Sign Installation
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Debris and Litter Control
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Very comfortable in every piece of machinery, from skid loaders, tractors, pay loaders, excavators, dozers, and tractor trailer combos
  • Always on time
  • Hands on, task driven, clean/ organized, like to see things through and create a positive work environment
  • Team player, work efficiently solo as well
  • I handle working in a time crunched and stressful environment well
  • Quick learner, open to new ideas, always willing to learn and improve my skills to create a more healthy work environment

Timeline

Volunteer Firefighter

Correctionville Fire and Ems
03.2023 - Current

Highway Maintenance Technician Associate

Iowa Department of Transportation
03.2022 - Current

Truck Driver

Matt Otto
08.2021 - 08.2023

Hyvee Shag Driver

Hyvee warehouse
03.2021 - 08.2021

Fiber Optic Installer

Travis Osborne
01.2021 - 11.2021

Dirt Construction

Mathers Construction
03.2020 - 03.2021

Ranch Hand

Triple U Farms
07.2019 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

River Valley Junior- Senior High School

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