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Charles Black

Fairplay,CO

Summary

Drawing upon more than three decades of comprehensive experience, I offer a robust background as a transport driver, equipment operator, and seasoned business manager. My expertise is particularly honed in the safe transportation of hazardous materials, covering a diverse range including LNG, propane, oil, gas, asphalt, and cement. Throughout my career, I have adeptly navigated various transportation challenges while concurrently excelling in operational management. My commitment to ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations has been unwavering, contributing significantly to the successful and efficient delivery of cargo operations.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor/Transportation Manager/Driver

Stan Miller
Breckenridge, CO
10.2021 - Current
  • Trucking supervisor/ Transport Driver for busy road/site infrastructure company.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
  • Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Adhered to safety regulations while driving vehicles on public roads.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
  • Owner Kermit Miller 970-435-6095

Transport Driver

JP Noonan
Gorham, ME
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Transport Driver - propane,oil, gas, bulk cement, asphalt
  • Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Maintained records of daily deliveries and pickups, including times, products, or services delivered.
  • Checked all shipment paperwork to ensure accuracy of delivery items.
  • Adhered to safety regulations while driving vehicles on public roads.
  • Supervisor Kent Braley 207-839-3175

Transport Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator/Tractor Trailer Driver

Stan Miller Excavating
Breckenridge, CO
05.2019 - 01.2021

Operation including a variety of heavy equipment -

  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Operated grader, tractor trailer and bucket loader on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Synchronized resources on job sites by effectively communicating with management via handheld mobile devices.
  • Graded and shaped land for building and finishing purposes.
  • Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Observed all safety protocols and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents during each shift.

Supervisor Joe Dudley 970-453-6095

Transport Driver/Nitrogen

Air Gas Nitrogen
Houston, Texas
08.2018 - 05.2019

Transport Driver for nitrogen services to oil industry

  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Helped prepare and secure loads for delivery.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.

Air Gas Supervisor - Roger Casey 580-799-1744

Streets Department

Town Of Breckenridge
Breckenridge, CO
11.2016 - 08.2018

Equipment operator, front end loader, plow driver.

  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Town of Breck - Supervisor Scott Davis 970-547-3123

Equipment Operator

Stan Miller Excavating
Breckenridge, CO
05.2016 - 11.2016

Seasonal - Driver and Equipment Operator

  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.

Transport Driver - Propane

Branch Brook
Arundel, ME
10.2015 - 05.2016

Transport Driver Hauling Propane

  • Helped prepare and secure loads for delivery.
  • Updated daily logs and customer paperwork with relevant details.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times.

Branch Brook - Supervisor John Hughes (owner) 207-985-1500

Transport Driver/Trainer

JP Noonan
Gorham, ME
05.2012 - 10.2015

Transport Driver for propane, has, oil, bulk cement, asphalt, heavy equipment.

  • Updated daily logs and customer paperwork with relevant details.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.

JP Noonan - Supervisor Kent Braley 207-839-3175

Owner/Operator

Formula Cartage
Naples, ME
04.1988 - 11.2012

Gas, propane, LNG, forest products, heavy equipment operator, front end loaders, skid steers, excavators, plows, bucket loaders, book keeping, supervision of employees and management of supplies.

Experience with PTO systems, mechanic, and welder, additional duties included payroll, and maintaining/repairing of trucks and equipment.

  • Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
  • Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures across departments while maintaining quality standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
  • Monitored financial performance of the business on a weekly basis to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
  • Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.

Education

Bachelors - Welding Engineering

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
4 1984

Skills

  • Hauled Propane, Hazmat, Liquid Nitrogen, bulk cement, oil, gas, propane, asphalt, and Natural Gas
  • Heavy hauling/low-boy
  • Staff Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Schedule development
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Business Administration
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Materials movement
  • Maintenance Procedures
  • Daily Vehicle Inspections
  • Preventive and Reparative Maintenance
  • Repair
  • Training and mentoring
  • Process Monitoring and Improvement
  • Heavy Equipment operator
  • Routine Cleaning
  • Loader Controls
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Safety and compliance
  • Operations Management

Timeline

Supervisor/Transportation Manager/Driver

Stan Miller
10.2021 - Current

Transport Driver

JP Noonan
01.2021 - 10.2021

Transport Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator/Tractor Trailer Driver

Stan Miller Excavating
05.2019 - 01.2021

Transport Driver/Nitrogen

Air Gas Nitrogen
08.2018 - 05.2019

Streets Department

Town Of Breckenridge
11.2016 - 08.2018

Equipment Operator

Stan Miller Excavating
05.2016 - 11.2016

Transport Driver - Propane

Branch Brook
10.2015 - 05.2016

Transport Driver/Trainer

JP Noonan
05.2012 - 10.2015

Owner/Operator

Formula Cartage
04.1988 - 11.2012

Bachelors - Welding Engineering

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Charles Black