Donovan Lewis
Jackson,MS
Summary
Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player and clear communicator. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
P&S Transportation Inc.
Birmingham, AL
08.2025 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles safely and efficiently across diverse routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours, mileage, and cargo for regulatory compliance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to optimize delivery schedules and routes.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Professional Delivery Driver
Delta Industries Inc
Jackson
02.2020 - Current
- Adhered to traffic regulations consistently, minimizing accidents or violations on the job.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Maintained consistent on-time delivery rates, prioritizing punctuality and professionalism.
- Collaborated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate appropriate pick-ups and drop-offs according to schedule requirements.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Ensure a safe working environment, by following Delta Indsutries safety policies and procedures
Grain Hauler
ARA Farms
Isola, MS
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Represented company using professional demeanor in interactions.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Ensured compliance with weight restrictions by accurately weighing loads before transport.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
Flat Bed Driver
Holmes Company Of Jackson
Richland, MS
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Increased productivity by assisting in loading/unloading vehicles when necessary, expediting the delivery process.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Reduced fuel consumption through strategic route planning and efficient driving techniques.
- Followed Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for transporting dangerous materials.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
Operator
Nexeo Solutions
Canton, MS
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
- Maximized accuracy in order preparation through thorough verification against packing slips before loading onto transport vehicles.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Welder
Jackson Precast
Jackson, MS
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Welder
Historic Renovations Of Yazoo
Flora, MS
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained various hand tools for assigned work
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Education
Technical Certificate - Associate in Welding
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05-2016
High School Diploma -
Terry High School
Terry, MS05-2015
Skills
- Production Operations
- Equipment Repair
- Production procedures
- Safety Compliance
- Tool operation
- Machinery Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Punctual and Reliable
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
P&S Transportation Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Grain Hauler
ARA Farms
04.2020 - 02.2021
Professional Delivery Driver
Delta Industries Inc
02.2020 - Current
Flat Bed Driver
Holmes Company Of Jackson
09.2019 - 05.2020
Operator
Nexeo Solutions
02.2018 - 07.2019
Welder
Jackson Precast
08.2016 - 01.2017
Welder
Historic Renovations Of Yazoo
01.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Terry High School
Technical Certificate - Associate in Welding
Hinds Community College