DOUG AKERS
Vincennes,IN
Summary
Highway Technician experienced in inter-departmental collaboration and safety initiatives. Delivered safe and efficient road conditions through proactive inspections, data-driven maintenance planning, and effective roadway weather treatments. Managed service fleets for electric field crews while coordinating preventive maintenance and collaborating with engineers on large-scale repair projects to enhance roadway safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Fleet Manager
Lytle Electric
Robinson, IL
11.2025 - Current
- Managed service fleet for electric field crews and project sites.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance with repair shops and vendors.
- Tracked vehicle registrations, inspections, and compliance records.
- Communicated with electricians, supervisors, and vendors about vehicle needs.
- Coordinated with vendors for parts ordering, repairs and services.
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts used in maintenance activities.
HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN
INDOT
Vincennes, IN
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with engineers on large-scale repair and construction projects to enhance roadway safety and functionality.
- Conducted routine inspections of bridges and highways for maintenance needs.
- Scheduled road closures and lane reductions with local authorities to minimize disruption and ensure public safety.
- Utilized heavy machinery, including backhoes and front-end loaders, to perform efficient maintenance tasks and support project completion.
- Collected and documented data on road conditions for maintenance planning.
- Operated snowplow and salt spreader during winter months for road safety.
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Lincare
Vincennes, Indiana
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Connected with patients via email and telephone services to handle diverse service requests.
- Communicated with patients through email and phone to address various service requests.
- Established trust and loyalty with patients, fostering long-term relationships.
- Established strong relationships with patients to enhance trust and loyalty.
- Addressed and solved product and service issues in a timely manner.
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE & DELIVERY DRIVER
EBN
Vincennes, Indiana
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Loaded and unloaded the vehicle, delivered packages to customers' businesses.
- Researched and traveled the most direct route and delivered items on schedule or ahead of schedule.
- Reviewed orders before delivery and confirmed completeness and proper invoicing to optimize customer service.
- Addressed customer complaints and proactively implemented resolutions to promote repeat business.
- Pulled, filled, packed, and staged orders efficiently to ensure timely delivery or pickup.
- Researched and traveled the most direct route and delivered items on schedule or ahead of schedule.
- Reviewed orders pre-delivery, confirming completeness and accuracy of invoicing to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints proactively, implementing solutions that encouraged repeat business.
- Loaded and unloaded the vehicle, delivered packages to customers' businesses.
DOOR MILL OPERATOR
WBM
Vincennes, Indiana
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Evaluated machine performance and implemented changes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Communicated with operators to ensure consistent execution of operating strategies.
- Supported quality and proper dimensions by inspecting products visibly with magnification and precise measuring instruments.
- Documented process parameters and production requirements by completing necessary production paperwork.
- Safely operated material handling equipment, protecting inventory and equipment from damage.
WAREHOUSE FORKLIFT OPERATOR
McCormick & Co.
Salinas, CA
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Verified products and shipments, ensuring accurate labeling and compliance with quality standards.
- Adhered to all OSHA and established company safety protocols regarding the use of heavy machinery.
- Kept personnel safe by monitoring the operation of industrial equipment and closely following established safety standards.
- Inspected and maintained equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts, to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Checked products and shipments for correct labeling and compliance.
- Monitored operation of industrial equipment, enforcing safety standards to protect personnel and reduce risk.
LABORER
Hendrixon Concrete and Construction
Vincennes, IN
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Operated tools and equipment, including stone cutters, a backhoe, and construction vehicles used at construction sites.
- Disposed construction waste following state, local, federal, and company guidelines to maintain site compliance.
- Coordinated with site supervisors and team members to achieve project objectives within established timelines.
- Ensured proper disposal of construction waste to comply with regulations, according to state, local, federal, and company guidelines.
- Loaded and unpacked construction supplies at the job site. construction supplies and distributed them to appropriate locations.
- Facilitated communication between site supervisors and team members to keep project objectives on track.
- Carried out tasks from the foreperson and directed teams in project phases.
- Ensured proper operation of tools and equipment at the site following safety requirements.
- Supported Masonry operations by completing assignments with strong focus on quality and performance.
ASSEMBLY TEAM MEMBER
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana
Princeton, IN
11.2009 - 05.2019
- Taught new employees important procedures such as how to properly process and build vehicles.
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail.
- Assisted managers in enhancing operational efficiency within designated areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily assignments and meet team targets effectively.
- Protected the business from unnecessary liability by carefully following safety standards.
- Helped resolve problems such as defects and mutations by carefully collecting information and developing knowledgeable solutions.
- Protected the business from unnecessary liability by carefully following safety standards.
Education
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT -
INDOT
Vincennes, INCLASS B CDL -
INDOT
Vincennes, INCERTIFIED FORKLIFT OPERATOR -
McCormick & Co.
Salinas, CACERTIFIED FORKLIFT OPERATOR -
Futaba
Vincennes, INHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - GENERAL -
Lawrenceville High School
Lawrenceville, ILSkills
- Equipment operation
- Forklift driving
- Snow Removal Techniques
- Roadway weather Treatment(s)
- Vehicle compliance
- Technical Reading
- Problem-solving
- Inter-departmental collaboration
- Client communication
- Construction safety
- Inventory control
- Operations and logistics
- Delivery schedule oversight
Personal Information
Driving License: CLASS B CDL
Timeline
Warehouse Fleet Manager
Lytle Electric
11.2025 - Current
HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN
INDOT
07.2023 - 11.2025
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Lincare
10.2022 - 07.2023
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE & DELIVERY DRIVER
EBN
03.2022 - 10.2022
DOOR MILL OPERATOR
WBM
08.2021 - 03.2022
WAREHOUSE FORKLIFT OPERATOR
McCormick & Co.
12.2020 - 05.2021
LABORER
Hendrixon Concrete and Construction
03.2020 - 09.2020
ASSEMBLY TEAM MEMBER
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana
11.2009 - 05.2019
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT -
INDOT
CLASS B CDL -
INDOT
CERTIFIED FORKLIFT OPERATOR -
McCormick & Co.
CERTIFIED FORKLIFT OPERATOR -
Futaba
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - GENERAL -
Lawrenceville High School