Dale Smith
Katy,TX
Summary
Hard-working professional with 5.5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of inventory planning, materials planning, and equipment management. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Facility Services role at your company. Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional. Dedicated Customer Service Specialist providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues. Detailed Client Service Associate known for having great organizational skills. Gifted at working with all types of customers. Looking for a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Experienced CDL A professional prepared for long-haul assignments with strong navigation and logistics skills. Reliable team collaborator with proven track record of adapting to changing needs. Consistently focuses on safety, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ensuring high standards and impactful results for employers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL A OTR Driver
Schneider Logistics
09.2025 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with fellow drivers, dispatchers, maintenance personnel, and other key stakeholders in the transportation process for seamless operations.
- Received recognition for exceptional customer service by providing prompt and courteous deliveries at every stop.
- Stayed current on industry trends through participation in professional development opportunities such as training sessions or workshops related to CDL A OTR driving best practices.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers to address any issues that arose during trips such as schedule changes, breakdowns, or emergency situations.
CDL Truck Driver
Houston Distributing
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver Class A
Swift Transportation
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Created detailed logs of each delivery and sent them to department heads, showing exact date and time of delivery, customer name, and invoice number
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
Bus Driver full time
Transdev
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Picked up and dropped off riders at specific locations following strict time schedules.
- Complied with traffic rules and regulations to operate vehicles in safe, legal manner.
- Demonstrated ability to follow traffic laws, speed limits, and other regulations while driving a bus.
- Excelled at multitasking by monitoring passenger behavior while driving safely.
Installation Technician
Ambus
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Reviewed blueprints and manufacturer manuals before beginning installation and repair work.
- Monitored system performance after installation to identify any areas needing improvement.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws and other power tools.
- Conducted regular maintenance on installed equipment to maximize uptime and prevent downtime.
- Provided key information to customers, educating on equipment, products and services.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
Driver Helper
Republic Services
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Completed daily route reports, including number of stops made and amount of material collected.
- Reported any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor immediately.
- Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise bins and dump contents into openings of truck.
- Instructed general public on where to put drop-offs based on observable quality and types of materials identified.
- Adhered to local laws regarding proper waste management practices.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while operating the truck.
Mail Carrier
United States Postal Services
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Delivers letters, documents, and parcels to businesses and homes
- Travels planned routes on foot or by truck
- Collects outgoing mail along route, and when necessary, collects money for postage due
- Sorts mail, including packages, according to delivery sequence.
- Recorded address changes to redirect mail for residences or businesses.
- Obtained signed receipts for registered, certified and insured mail, collecting associated charges and completing necessary paperwork.
- Verified accuracy of addresses before delivering packages.
- Observed road rules, weather and road conditions and other factors to maintain safe driving record.
- Routed all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along established route.
Facility Service Manager
Nestle Professional
01.2016 - 09.2021
- Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools
- Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers
- Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas
- Adjust, maintain, and repair tools, equipment, and machines, and assist more skilled workers with similar tasks
- Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers
- Supervised vendors and contracts to support office environment.
- Monitored maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, materials, and equipment used in providing services.
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
- Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
Security Guard
Securitas Security Services USA
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Answered questions from the public regarding facility rules and regulations.
- Issued visitor badges and access cards to authorized personnel.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
Education
High School Diploma -
LIFESKILLS NORTHEAST OHIO
Cleveland06.2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Diagnostic Abilities
- Communication skills
- Issue Resolution
- Time management
- Quality Assurance
- English
- Worksite Safety
- Leadership
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Guest services
- Data Entry
- Physical examinations
- Call Management
- Maintenance
- Product Knowledge
- Assembly and Installation
- Inbound and Outbound Calling English
- Safe driving practices
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Defensive driving
- GPS navigation mastery
- Regulatory compliance
- Fuel efficiency strategies
Timeline
CDL A OTR Driver
Schneider Logistics
09.2025 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Houston Distributing
04.2025 - 07.2025
Truck Driver Class A
Swift Transportation
02.2025 - 03.2025
Bus Driver full time
Transdev
12.2023 - 02.2025
Installation Technician
Ambus
12.2022 - 08.2023
Driver Helper
Republic Services
03.2022 - 11.2022
Mail Carrier
United States Postal Services
09.2021 - 03.2022
Facility Service Manager
Nestle Professional
01.2016 - 09.2021
Security Guard
Securitas Security Services USA
03.2014 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
LIFESKILLS NORTHEAST OHIO