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Darren Horsley

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Complete Napier's Truck Driving school and received my Class A CDL License Truck Driver offering solid work ethic. Skilled Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes. Excellent in plowing snow during winter operations. Trained in handling asphalt, tar, zero turn lawn mower and Bobcat mower. Great customer service skills. Teamwork oriented.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver/Helper

City of Cincinnati Public Service
Cincinnati, OH
11.2022 - Current
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure road worthiness.
  • Helped truck driver maneuvering in tight spaces while backing up trailer into docks for loading and unloading operations.
  • Reported any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to supervisors immediately.
  • Adhered strictly to traffic laws while driving on public roads.
  • Responsible for keeping interior cab area clean at all times.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

Chemical Operator

Nease Performance Chemicals
Cincinnati, OH
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Adhered to safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals.
  • Operated various machinery and equipment, including forklifts to perform chemical drumming operations.
  • Tested product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations and viscosities.
  • Operated equipment to transfer chemicals to and from storage tanks.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Driver Trainee

Stagnaro distributing
Cincinnati, OH
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Used forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and overhead cranes to move items throughout facility.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Stocked and rotated products, supplies and paper goods to optimize freshness.
  • Maintained clear aisles during restocking to avoid hazards and promote guest convenience.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks in accordance with established safety requirements.

Truck Driver

City of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
08.2017 - 12.2020
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Directed traffic by placing barricades and cones around work areas.
  • Trained employees on work standards and company procedures.
  • Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements and delivered positive feedback upon job task completion.
  • Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained all team members on prevention measures, effectively reducing injuries 0%

Truck Driver

Rumpke
Cincinnati, OH
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Performed standardized pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and operated hydraulic hand controls to lift and load residential and commercial trash cans to dispose of trash.
  • Worked closely with management to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices and reported incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage.
  • Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
  • Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
  • Dropped off and picked up roll-off containers, verified proper tie-downs and reported on needed truck maintenance.
  • Communicated customer requests to dispatcher or manager and identified and reported containers needing repair or replacement.
  • Completed and submitted customer tickets as required when excessive yardage required removal.
  • Dumped containers completely, left customer's location clean and free of debris, securely closed containers and prevented containers from inhibiting traffic flow.

Education

High School Diploma -

James Madison Highschool
5051 Peachtree Corners Circle, Suite 200 Norcross
11.2008

Business Management

Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH

Skills

  • Air Brake Certification
  • Trained in Ohio safety regulations
  • Managed incidents
  • Class A license
  • Bobcat Mower
  • Customer-oriented
  • Strong team work oriented
  • Handling Asphalt
  • Raking abilities
  • Looping abilities

Timeline

Truck Driver/Helper

City of Cincinnati Public Service
11.2022 - Current

Chemical Operator

Nease Performance Chemicals
05.2022 - 11.2022

Driver Trainee

Stagnaro distributing
01.2022 - 05.2022

Truck Driver

City of Cincinnati
08.2017 - 12.2020

Truck Driver

Rumpke
08.2016 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

James Madison Highschool

Business Management

Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Darren Horsley