Colton Hayes
Waukee,IA
Summary
Willing to relocate
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Admin/DOT Compliance/CDL Driver
The Wittern Group
Clive, IA
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Trained new drivers on safe driving practices and company protocols.
- Implemented safety protocols that reduced incidents during transport operations.
Driver
Calhoun County Emergency Management
Rockwell City, IA
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to ensure timely response to incidents.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and readiness for emergencies at all times.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate smooth patient transfers and care continuity.
- Operated emergency response vehicles to ensure timely transportation during critical situations.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and protocols while driving in various conditions.
DRIVER SALES REP
Dupps Company
Ankeny, IA
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Drove Tractor Trailer Flatbed delivering product to various plants throughout Iowa, Colorado, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri.
FIREFIGHTER
Various Fire Departments
Des Moines, IA
09.2012 - 07.2022
- Leadership with various squads
- Manage Teams for search and rescue
- Protect people and property
FUEL POLISHING TECH
Seneca Waste Solutions
Des Moines, IA
08.2021 - 09.2021
DUMP TRUCK DRIVER
Tucker Trucking
Des Moines, IA
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Haul Dirt, Rock, Sand and other materials to plants and customer.
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Commercial Driving
DUMP TRUCK DRIVER
Manning Ag
Waukee, IA
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Haul Rock and Ag Lime
- Pre-Trip inspections
ARMED OFFICER SUPERVISOR
Global Security Services
Des Moines, IA
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Guarded Water Treatment Plant.
TOW TRUCK DRIVER
Westside Auto Pros
Clive, IA
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Hauled Vehicles for Triple A
- Did unlocks, tire changes, fuel delivery
DRIVER/MECHANIC
Wood Duck Landscaping Solutions
Yale, IA
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Jack Of All Trades
ARMED OFFICER
Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines, IA
06.2012 - 08.2018
- Did Armed and Unarmed security for bars and construction sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
SOUTH EAST POLK HIGH SCHOOL
Altoona, IA05.2012
EMT - EMT
Allied Medical Training
Edina, MN06-2025
Skills
- Hazardous materials handling
- Burning building entry tactics
- Incident command
- First aid and CPR
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Class A CDL Driver Skills (12 years)
- Rental Yard Skills
- Equipment Operations
Certification
CDL Class A- Tanker & Hazmat
ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, ICS 800
NREMT
PALS
Adult & Child Mandatory Reporting
Basic Fire Suppression
Emergency Vehicle Defensive Driving Courses
ACLS Certification
Timeline
Driver
Calhoun County Emergency Management
09.2024 - 01.2025
Recovery Admin/DOT Compliance/CDL Driver
The Wittern Group
10.2023 - 11.2025
DRIVER SALES REP
Dupps Company
04.2022 - 07.2022
FUEL POLISHING TECH
Seneca Waste Solutions
08.2021 - 09.2021
DUMP TRUCK DRIVER
Tucker Trucking
06.2021 - 07.2021
DUMP TRUCK DRIVER
Manning Ag
07.2020 - 08.2020
ARMED OFFICER SUPERVISOR
Global Security Services
11.2019 - 06.2020
TOW TRUCK DRIVER
Westside Auto Pros
05.2019 - 10.2019
DRIVER/MECHANIC
Wood Duck Landscaping Solutions
08.2018 - 04.2019
FIREFIGHTER
Various Fire Departments
09.2012 - 07.2022
ARMED OFFICER
Des Moines Iowa
06.2012 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
SOUTH EAST POLK HIGH SCHOOL
EMT - EMT
Allied Medical Training