Dale King
Dunlap,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated Supervisor possessing skilled in addressing and resolving conflicts to maintain team harmony and performance. Offers many years of experience leading talented teams and exceeding objectives. Background includes strong history in related work.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Maintenance Tech Sr
TDOT
Chattanooga, TN
11.2018 - Current
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to make minor maintenance repairs and maintain roadways.
- Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Removed snow from roadways
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Coached staff members to develop long-term career goals.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Set up and maintained traffic control closures for crews working alongside public right-of-way.
- Placed temporary construction signs, arrow boards and variable message boards in work area to facilitate communications.
- Monitored safety requirements, PPE usage and compliance with company standards for team of traffic control technicians.
Armed Security Supervisor
Murray Guard
Chattanooga, TN
03.2012 - 11.2018
- Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Coached staff members to develop long-term career goals.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to maintain public and coworker safety.
Lead Technician
Rock Tenn
Kimball, TN
02.2007 - 03.2012
- Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks and assignments and implemented strategies to optimize workflows.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, manuals and related documentation to complete mechanical tasks.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Set up and maintained traffic control closures for crews working alongside public right-of-way.
- Monitored safety requirements, PPE usage and compliance with company standards for team of traffic control technicians.
- Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to maintain public and coworker safety.
Underground Construction Foreman
Fishel co
Chattanooga, TN
05.2005 - 03.2012
- Read and interpreted blueprints, manuals and schematics.
- Created and assigned work orders, delegated tasks and supervised work.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
- Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites.
- Operated equipment Backhoes, trenchers, jettrack equipment and power tools .
Fleet Manager
Covenant Transport
Chattanooga, TN
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Prepared weekly report summarizing key performance indicators for senior management review.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding service issues or delays in delivery times.
- Ensured all drivers had valid licenses, completed required training, and adhered to safety standards.
- Provided guidance on proper use of equipment; ensured that employees were trained in safe operating procedures.
- Managed daily operations of the fleet department including staffing, scheduling and performance management.
- Performed accident investigations to determine cause and liability.
- Supported leadership by delegating assignments and monitoring mechanic performance to ensure timely work completion.
- Supervised driver information, including estimated time of arrival and planned time of arrival, which helped in all delivery scheduling.
- Supervised employees to promote optimal productivity in job tasks and duties.
- Identified issues with work vehicles and put in maintenance requests with shop department.
- Managed the allocation and scheduling of vehicles to meet organizational needs and maximize utilization.
- Established and enforced policies regarding vehicle use, maintenance, and driver conduct.
- Collaborated with human resources to manage driver recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
- Mentored drivers and encouraged employees to successfully manage time for optimal mileage performance.
- Conducted regular training sessions for drivers on safe driving practices and company policies.
Parachute Rigger
US Navy
Meridian, MS
07.1982 - 02.1988
- Performed pre-jump inspections on all equipment before use.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve issues related to faulty or malfunctioning parachutes.
- Documented maintenance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Installed reserve static lines for emergency deployment systems.
- Provided technical advice regarding parachute rigging operations to other departments within the organization.
- Followed strict safety protocols while packing, inspecting, repairing and maintaining parachutes.
- Repaired and replaced damaged or worn components of parachutes.
- Investigated any reported incidents involving malfunctions or failures in parachuting operations.
- Conducted training classes for personnel in parachute rigging procedures and safety regulations.
- Developed quality assurance processes for evaluating performance of newly developed products related to parachuting operations.
- Inspected, packed and maintained parachutes according to manufacturer specifications.
- Participated in regular safety meetings held by management to discuss best practices for parachute rigging activities.
- Instructed personnel on proper usage of tools and equipment used in parachute rigging activities.
- Inspected parachutes, seat pans, life rafts and survival tools to identify faults and coordinated replacements.
- Managed packing and rigging of parachutes.
- Coordinated team training and readiness records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UT Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2005
Associate of Arts - Human Development
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.1996
Skills
- Maintenance and Repair
- Problem-Solving
- Team Building
- Time Management
- Self-Motivated
- Team Management
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Inspection and quality assurance
- Scheduling
- Safety Monitoring
- Incidents management
- Team Development
- Customer Service
- Performance reporting
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Transportation Maintenance Tech Sr
TDOT
11.2018 - Current
Armed Security Supervisor
Murray Guard
03.2012 - 11.2018
Lead Technician
Rock Tenn
02.2007 - 03.2012
Underground Construction Foreman
Fishel co
05.2005 - 03.2012
Fleet Manager
Covenant Transport
01.2000 - 01.2005
Parachute Rigger
US Navy
07.1982 - 02.1988
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UT Chattanooga
Associate of Arts - Human Development
Chattanooga State Community College