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Overview
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Dustin Abrams

Wauconda,IL

Summary

  • Motivated, hard working with talent for working effectively under pressure and stress related environment. Excellent at developing effective strategies. Good record of achieving exceptional results in tasks.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

United States Army Reserve
Arlington Heights, IL
12.2023 - Current
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.

Semi Truck Driver

WEL Companies
Joliet, IL
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.

Tow Truck Driver

SRA Towing
Arlington Heights, IL
09.2021 - 11.2023
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks including oil levels, brake fluid levels, air pressure levels in tires.
  • Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
  • Completed vehicle recoveries, private tows and involuntary retrievals in collaboration with businesses and police departments.
  • Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.

Masonry

Lazaretti masonry
Vernon Hills, IL
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Assessed brick or tile installations for imperfections and corrected problems using additional grouting materials, fillers or adhesives.
  • Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
  • Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
  • Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.
  • Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.

Infantryman

United States Army
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2017 - 09.2020
  • Provided technical and tactical guidance in the field
  • Collaborated with subordinates and superiors on various assignments
  • Upheld safety protocols in all performed tasks with no injuries or negative results
  • Conducted ground reconnaissance and reported to leadership for strategic planning.
  • Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures and supporting team health and performance.

Education

Heavy Equipment School
Camp Minden, LA
12-2023

CDL

Hawk Truck Driving School
Palatine, IL
07-2023

Diesel Technology

Universal Technical Institute
Lisle, IL
11.2021

United States Army Infantry School
Fort Benning, GA
05.2017

Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire IL
06.2014

Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Problem solver
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership experience
  • Quick learner
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • CDL

Timeline

Semi Truck Driver

WEL Companies
01.2024 - 12.2024

Heavy Equipment Operator

United States Army Reserve
12.2023 - Current

Tow Truck Driver

SRA Towing
09.2021 - 11.2023

Masonry

Lazaretti masonry
10.2020 - 09.2021

Infantryman

United States Army
05.2017 - 09.2020

Diesel Technology

Universal Technical Institute

United States Army Infantry School

Adlai E. Stevenson High School

Heavy Equipment School

CDL

Hawk Truck Driving School
Dustin Abrams