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Charles Vanzandt

Lancaster,TX

Summary

Skilled in concrete mixing and with a strong work ethic, I excelled at B & B Ready Mix, ensuring vehicle readiness and safety, and adapting to diverse weather conditions. My communication skills and environmental awareness drove efficiency, significantly enhancing operational productivity. Reliable professional in commercial transportation, known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Excel at communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate unexpected challenges on the road. Committed to maintaining professionalism and punctuality in all transport assignments. Reliable heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver with solid experience in transporting goods efficiently and safely over long distances. Possess strong navigation skills, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to maintain vehicle condition. Skilled in time management and route planning, contributing to consistent on-time deliveries. Demonstrated capability to improve fuel efficiency through strategic driving techniques, reducing operational costs for previous employers.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Ready Mix Truck Driver

B & B Ready Mix
Seagoville, TX
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water levels.
  • Checked region-specific road laws and made sure vehicles were road ready.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Cleaned out truck after each delivery to avoid hardening of concrete in the drum.
  • Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
  • Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations such as accidents or breakdowns.
  • Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
  • Monitored condition of cargo during transit by inspecting load securement devices periodically.
  • Completed vehicle recoveries, private tows and involuntary retrievals in collaboration with businesses and police departments.
  • Prevented concrete build-up by washing after deliveries and spraying non-stick compounds onto surfaces.
  • Designed and adapted routes to transfer materials weighing many pounds between job sites.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Loaded ready mix concrete into truck from plant using conveyor belt or chute.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
  • Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
  • Completed various agitation jobs according to work orders and schedules.
  • Reported any accidents or incidents involving company vehicles immediately upon occurrence.
  • Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
  • Learned and fully complied with operational and driving regulations to protect company from avoidable liabilities.
  • Ensured that all loads were properly secured before departing from plant or jobsite location.
  • Checked truck for mechanical items and safety issues prior to departure.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

American Standard Brands
Hutchins, TX
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
  • Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
  • Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
  • Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
  • Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
  • Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Inspected material handling equipment for defects prior to use.
  • Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
  • Utilized radio frequency scanners for tracking material movement throughout the warehouse.
  • Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
  • Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
  • Staged goods in loading dock area.
  • Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Located, pulled and prepared orders.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
  • Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
  • Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
  • Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.

Carpenter

Count On It
Dallas, TX
01.2015 - 11.2017
  • Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
  • Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
  • Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
  • Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
  • Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
  • Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
  • Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
  • Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
  • Anchored and braced forms to complete precise joining.
  • Bore bolt holes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
  • Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
  • Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
  • Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
  • Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
  • Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
  • Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
  • Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
  • Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
  • Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
  • Took accurate measurements to calculate size and number of materials needed for project completion.
  • Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
  • Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
  • Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.

Education

GED -

Hutchinson High School
Hutchins, TX

Skills

  • Communication
  • Map reading proficiency
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Conflict resolution
  • Load securement techniques
  • Weather condition adaptation
  • Concrete mixing
  • Environmental awareness
  • Professionalism and work ethic
  • Commercial driver's license
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Critical thinking
  • Record keeping
  • Concrete mixing expertise

Timeline

Ready Mix Truck Driver

B & B Ready Mix
01.2023 - 01.2025

Warehouse Forklift Operator

American Standard Brands
11.2021 - 12.2022

Carpenter

Count On It
01.2015 - 11.2017

GED -

Hutchinson High School

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