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Douglas Mills Jr

New Underwood,S.D.

Summary

With a proven track record at Rapid Well Service, I excel in rapid skill acquisition and proactive safety practices, ensuring top-notch service and operational efficiency. My expertise spans from hands-on mechanical skills to strategic business operations management, driving performance and safety in every role. Seasoned professional bringing advanced route planning and load management abilities developed over several years of transportation experience. Solid safety record with strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized individual with defensive driving expertise. Results-oriented professional bringing expertise in accounting, supply chain management, and marketing. Successful at overseeing all areas of daily operations and making effective policy decisions to positively impact business direction and bottom line profits. Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing several years of related experience, advanced inspection skills, and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/ Operator

Rapid Well Service
Rapid City, S.D.
05.2021 - Current
  • Design and install fresh water systems from newly drilled water wells
  • Follow and adhere to state laws and regulations regarding freshwater pump installation
  • Operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Driver Manager

Fisher Beverage
Rapid City, S.D.
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Train drivers and helper on how to safely perform their day to day duties
  • Manage delivery logistics
  • Ensure, over the road, equipment is legally able to be operated, to include state and federal inspections and documents

Driller

Rapid Drilling
Rapid City, SD.
11.2010 - 08.2018
  • Operate drilling rig and other heavy equipment with a safe and responsible action
  • Inspect and repair mechanical failures and breakdowns with attention to detail to prevent down time
  • Manage and advise other employees of proper job procedures and functions

Fuel Transporter

M.G. Oil Inc.
Rapid City, SD
01.2015 - 11.2016
  • Safely, load and transport, gas and diesel products to various regional locations
  • Maintain responsible driving records and perform daily inspections with great attention to detail

Conductor

RCPE Railroad
Rapid City, SD
06.2014 - 01.2015
  • Safely, Inspect engines and rail cars for proper securement
  • Call and record proper track authority to maintain securement of track lines
  • Instruct Engineer on proper stops and work to be done at certain locations through out rail trip

Fuel Transporter

M.G. Oil Inc.
Rapid City, SD
05.2013 - 06.2014
  • Safely, load and transport gas and diesel products to various regional locations
  • Maintain responsible driving records and perform daily inspections with great attention to detail

Pit Technician/Processing Plant

Peabody Energy
Gillette, WY
04.2008 - 05.2013
  • Inspect heavy equipment for proper operation and safety functions before operating equipment
  • Operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient matter to remove and relocate the overburden soil
  • Inspect and replace worn processor belts bushings and rollers on coal conveyer processing belts

Education

Bachelor’s - History

BHSU, University Center
Rapid City, SD
01.2025

Diploma -

Hitchcock High School
Hitchcock, SD
05.1999

Skills

  • Task Management
  • Rapid Skill Acquisition
  • Thorough Quality Assessment
  • Efficient Time Management
  • Accurate Data Entry
  • Hands-On Mechanical Skills
  • Proactive Safety Practices
  • Class A CDL
  • Doubles/Triple endorsements
  • Tanker endorsements
  • Accident-Free Logistics
  • Sales negotiation
  • Human resources oversight
  • Staff training and development
  • Personnel management
  • Business operations management
  • Performance analysis
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Financial planning

Awards

  • 365 days incident free awarded by Peabody Energy
  • 90 Days zero incidents RCPE

Timeline

Owner/ Operator

Rapid Well Service
05.2021 - Current

Driver Manager

Fisher Beverage
09.2018 - 05.2021

Fuel Transporter

M.G. Oil Inc.
01.2015 - 11.2016

Conductor

RCPE Railroad
06.2014 - 01.2015

Fuel Transporter

M.G. Oil Inc.
05.2013 - 06.2014

Driller

Rapid Drilling
11.2010 - 08.2018

Pit Technician/Processing Plant

Peabody Energy
04.2008 - 05.2013

Bachelor’s - History

BHSU, University Center

Diploma -

Hitchcock High School
Douglas Mills Jr