Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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David L. Baker, Jr.

Amory,MS

Summary

Reliable professional with class a commercial driver's license offering solid work ethic, safe driving history, and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Tireless road-warrior with proven history of meeting any trucking challenge. Resourceful, steady and patient, with practiced success at getting products to destinations intact and on time.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dump Truck Operator

Cook and Sons Construction, LLC
Smithville , MS
05.2024 - Current
  • Loaded and unloaded materials from job sites utilizing the dump truck.
  • Hauling and transporting gravel, dirt, fill, and boulders to and from various construction sites throughout the state.
  • Delivered materials to job sites within specified time frames without incident or delay.
  • Adapted seamlessly to different tasks and equipment on a daily basis.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Tupelo , MS
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Expertly pulled and placed pallets onto vertical racking systems for optimal storage space utilization.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store tires in the warehouse.

DuraPatch Operator

Monroe County Highway Department
Aberdeen , MS
07.2015 - 08.2023
  • Effectively repaired hazardous potholes and eroding banks across five districts spanning roughly 772 square miles.
  • Managed inventory and controlled materials in DuraPatch while ensuring optimal levels for job completion.
  • Collaborated with various agencies and employed an array of tools to promptly remove debris from roadways during severe weather, ensuring constant accessibility throughout the day and night.
  • Notified supervisors of any needed repairs or replacements on equipment used in the manufacturing process.
  • Cultivated meaningful connections with Monroe county community members, fostering an environment in which they felt comfortable sharing suggestions for necessary road repairs.

OTR Commercial and Team Truck Driver

R&L Trucking/Modular Team Associate
Arlington , TN
04.2014 - 06.2015
  • Demonstrated ability to stay composed and handle emergent situations effectively during adverse weather conditions or unexpected traffic disruptions.
  • Adhered strictly to hours of service regulations to avoid violations.
  • Ensured proper handling of hazardous materials during transport.
  • Maintained clear and professional communication with a variety of stakeholders including dispatchers, vendors, co-workers, and management personnel.

Production Operator

Tronox
Hamilton , MS
02.1995 - 08.2013
  • Operated and monitored Sodium Chlorate systems to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency of operations.
  • Performed tests on samples from process streams using analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectrophotometry, titration.
  • Monitored gauges, dials, and valves to control flow of materials through distillation columns.
  • Maintained state certification while ensuring the safety and security of the workplace against potential fires.

Relief Plater Operator

True Temper Sports
Amory , MS
05.1987 - 01.1995
  • Operated and maintained plating equipment, including hoists, cranes, tanks, pumps and filters.
  • Applied metal coatings to parts using electroplating or hot-dip galvanizing techniques.
  • Loaded and unloaded parts from racks or baskets into tanks or onto conveyors for processing.

Education

Class A CDL Certification - CDL

Itawamba CDL Licensing School
Tupelo, MS
04-2014

Certification - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology

Alabama Fire Academy
Tuscaloosa, AL
06-1996

High School Diploma -

Amory High School
Amory, MS
05-1981

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Class A license
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • Licensing and Certification: Class A CDL License with Double and Triple Hazmat Endorsement, 2014
  • Certification: Fire Prevention, Safety Technology and Containment, 1996
  • Enhanced Fire Training Certifications: Hazmat, Confined Space, and Rescue

References

  • Johnny Hall (662) 315-8441
  • David Strawbridge (662) 640-8865
  • Kenneth McDaniel (662) 574-4604

Timeline

Dump Truck Operator

Cook and Sons Construction, LLC
05.2024 - Current

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
09.2023 - 06.2024

DuraPatch Operator

Monroe County Highway Department
07.2015 - 08.2023

OTR Commercial and Team Truck Driver

R&L Trucking/Modular Team Associate
04.2014 - 06.2015

Production Operator

Tronox
02.1995 - 08.2013

Relief Plater Operator

True Temper Sports
05.1987 - 01.1995

Class A CDL Certification - CDL

Itawamba CDL Licensing School

Certification - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology

Alabama Fire Academy

High School Diploma -

Amory High School
  • Licensing and Certification: Class A CDL License with Double and Triple Hazmat Endorsement, 2014
  • Certification: Fire Prevention, Safety Technology and Containment, 1996
  • Enhanced Fire Training Certifications: Hazmat, Confined Space, and Rescue
David L. Baker, Jr.