Chris larson
eagle bend,mn
Summary
Detail-oriented CDL Truck Driver with extensive experience in tanker hauling, vehicle inspections, and DOT compliance. Expertise in logkeeping, route planning, and pre-trip inspections ensures safe and timely deliveries. Background as a maintenance technician includes equipment maintenance, HVAC troubleshooting, and safety inspections, contributing to reliable operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Viking restaurants
Dayton, Minnesota
09.2026 - Current
- Assisted with preventive maintenance on refrigeration, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Repaired kitchen fixtures, doors, and small appliances in dining areas.
- Inspected Viking restaurant equipment for wear, leaks, and safety hazards.
- Documented repairs and reported issues to restaurant management.
CDL Truck Driver
Sunopta Foods And Grains
Alexandria, Minnesota
06.2026 - 09.2026
- Drove tanker routes to deliver fuel while adhering to traffic laws and company safety standards, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Inspected tanker truck, hoses, valves, and fittings before each haul.
- Inspected vehicle brakes, lights, tires, and coupling systems for safety compliance before each route to ensure safe operations.
- Maintained accurate logs, trip sheets, and delivery paperwork to support efficient route management.
Maintenance Technician
Trident Seafoods
Motley, Minnesota
03.2023 - 04.2026
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
Truck Driver
Ferguson Excavating
Alexandria, Minnesota
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Hauled excavation materials to ensure timely project completion at Ferguson Excavating job sites.
- Inspected truck safety systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations before daily routes.
- Loaded gravel, dirt, and stone for site deliveries.
- Recorded daily trip logs and vehicle inspection reports to maintain accurate operational records.
Maintenance Technician
Dans Prize Inc
Long Prairie, Minnesota
03.2012 - 08.2020
- - Performed preventive maintenance tasks, ensuring machine lubrication and equipment cleaning to maintain operational efficiency.
- - Conducted visual checks and utilized test instruments to diagnose mechanical issues, facilitating timely repairs.
- - Replaced system parts and components to support proper equipment operation.
- - Inspected grounds and buildings to identify and address hazardous conditions, minimizing liability risks.
Education
Associate of Arts - Heavy Equipment And Maintenance
Central Lakes College
Staples, MN11-2022
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Plumbing repair
- Electrical diagnostics
- CMMS documentation
- Safety inspection
- CDL operation
- Tanker hauling
- Hazard recognition
- OTR driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT regulations
Certification
- Class A license
- Tanker endorsement
- Haz-Mat
- 2b MN boiler License
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Viking restaurants
09.2026 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Sunopta Foods And Grains
06.2026 - 09.2026
Maintenance Technician
Trident Seafoods
03.2023 - 04.2026
Truck Driver
Ferguson Excavating
06.2022 - 03.2023
Maintenance Technician
Dans Prize Inc
03.2012 - 08.2020
Associate of Arts - Heavy Equipment And Maintenance
Central Lakes College