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Daniel McFarland

Peoria,IL

Summary

I'm not your average handyman. My strengths are problem resolution, team collaboration and positive attitude. My experience in maintenance and repair allows me to troubleshoot quickly . Proven ability to handle a variety of job types. One of my most highlighted skills is vehicle diagnosis, mechanical or electrical. If I can find the issue, I can solve it. Proficient with schematics, wiring, assembly, cleanliness, maintenance, navigation, safety protocols, boat maintenance, work orders, paperwork, heavy loads, hydraulic systems, hauling, computer skills, typing, cartography, knot typing, radio controls.

Very familiar with vessel maintenance and USCG regulations. Radio controls and local frequencies, mapping and water depth charts. Knowledge of cranes and locks. I take my boat out with family and friends, the Illinois River is my second home.

My interests are in ever growing technologies that push humans to invent and overcome.

Overview

10
10

Plus years of problem solving experience

6
6

Years transportation specialist

Work History

Delivery Driver

DoorDash
05.2024 - Current

Delivering orders in my immaculate self built and maintenanced 97 Toyota 4runner.

Snow Removal

Jimax
10.2023 - Current
  • Plowing various schools, churches, Peoria police station, west lake shopping center, dairy queen, advanced auto parts within the city of Peoria
  • Operating HD trucks, plows, and salt spreaders, usually at night
  • Prioritized tasks based on business hours to streamline workflow

Tree Worker

Bully Tree Service
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Operated chainsaws and other equipment to safely remove trees
  • Cleanup and removals with skid loaders, chippers, and dump trailers
  • Operated varies machines (bucket truck with boom lift, spider boom lift, skid loader, dump trailers, chippers)
  • Knowledge of knots
  • Full maintenance of vehicles, lift, bucket, crane, F450/dump trailer

Truck Driver

West Jersey Express
2020 - 2023
  • Long Haul Truck Driver, 06 CAT Peterbilt 379 18speed Eaton
  • Hauled various Komatsu parts across the country to different destinations
  • Operated and maintained trucks to ensure safe and efficient transport of goods.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with federal guidelines.
  • Clean MVR

Truck Driver

Kuna, RJ Dist, GD, USF Reddaway
2017 - 2023

Pursued trucking in 2017

Education

High School Diploma -

Peoria High
Peoria
01-2012

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Vehicle diagnostics
  • Crane Operation
  • Issue Resolution
  • Mechanical expertise
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Safety awareness
  • Proficient in knot tying
  • Power Tools and Equipment
  • Quality Control
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Transportation
  • Read schematics(wiring or assembly)
  • Electrical experience
  • Computer skills
  • Time management

Timeline

Delivery Driver

DoorDash
05.2024 - Current

Snow Removal

Jimax
10.2023 - Current

Tree Worker

Bully Tree Service
05.2023 - 05.2024

Truck Driver

West Jersey Express
2020 - 2023

Truck Driver

Kuna, RJ Dist, GD, USF Reddaway
2017 - 2023

High School Diploma -

Peoria High
Daniel McFarland