Dwayne L. Pearson Jr.
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Belvedere Fire Company
Wilmington, DE
05.2005 - Current
- Assessed and repaired fire extinguishers and various fire equipment for stations.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Searched areas to locate potential victims and employ rescue tactics and administer first aid.
- Numerous Fire Officer classes ranging from ICS to Fire Officer II and Incident Safety and Health
- Managed 50 or more staff on daily basis
Flatbed Tractor Trailer Driver
Ron English Trucking
New Castle, DE
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained complete records of truck maintenance, delivery schedules, customer issues and location notes to inform management of delivery operations.
- Verified safe and consistent operations by conducting DOT pre-trip inspections according to established criteria.
- Managed deliveries of products and other materials.
- Complied with all procedures by obtaining and maintaining proper delivery authorizations and pickup documentation.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.
Flatbed Tractor Trailer Driver
ABC Supply
Wilmington, DE
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Verified count and condition of products loaded and unloaded to prepare reports on shortages, overages and damages.
- Used Piggy Back forklift to safely load and unload cargo.
- Verified safe and consistent operations by conducting DOT pre-trip inspections according to established criteria.
- Managed deliveries of products and other materials.
- Complied with all procedures by obtaining and maintaining proper delivery authorizations and pickup documentation.
- Kept accurate vehicle logs, records of cargo and billing statements to comply with regulations.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.
Flatbed Tractor Trailer Driver
Akita Trucking
Newark, DE
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Followed hand signals from loading crew to maneuver truck into loading or unloading positions.
- Maintained complete records of truck maintenance, delivery schedules, customer issues and location notes to inform management of delivery operations.
- Verified safe and consistent operations by conducting DOT pre-trip inspections according to established criteria.
- Safely drove tractor-trailers and haul trucks transporting construction materials and other types of freight.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.
- Monitored delivery truck performance and performed routine maintenance to promote safe driving and delivery conditions.
Flatbed Tractor Trailer Driver
D150 Fueling
Wilmington, DE
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained complete records of truck maintenance, delivery schedules, customer issues and location notes to inform management of delivery operations.
- Verified safe and consistent operations by conducting DOT pre-trip inspections according to established criteria.
- Trained new drivers to familiarize with loading areas, log procedures and handling truck safely.
- Complied with all procedures by obtaining and maintaining proper delivery authorizations and pickup documentation.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.
- Communicated with shipping and receiving personnel regarding bills of lading and delivered and transported freight.
Motor Coach Operator
Delaware Express
Newark, DE
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions and reportable incidents.
- Protected passengers from harm and bus from excess damage by complying with traffic regulations.
HVAC Technician
Calfo & Haight Inc.
Wilmington, DE
06.2009 - 04.2019
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
- Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
- Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
- Monitored building environmental conditions.
- Evaluated status of refrigeration liquids for safety and compliance purposes.
- Supplied technical assistance to customers over phone using simple troubleshooting techniques.
Substitute School Bus Driver
Sutton Bus & Truck
Wilmington, DE
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
Fixed Route Bus Driver
Red Clay Consolidated School District
New Castle, DE
06.2003 - 06.2008
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Followed schedules precisely to completely daily routes.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Maintained frequent contact with dispatch to receive instructions and report on delays or incidents.
- Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions and reportable incidents.
- Protected passengers from harm and bus from excess damage by complying with traffic regulations.
- Adapted travel plans to account for serious accidents and other problems rendering certain streets impassible.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules
Education
Journeyman’s HVAC - HVAC Installation And Repair
AED
Wilmington, DE03.2013
High School Diploma -
Christiana High School
Newark, DE06.2002
Skills
- Accident Documentation
- CB Radio Communication
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Attention to Detail
- State and Federal Regulations
- Vehicle Inspection
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Word Processing
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Forklift Operation
- Customer Relations
- Emergency Telecommunicator
- CPR & AED
- Public Safety Rescue Diver
- Skid steer Certified
Accomplishments
- Have been awarded Fire Officer of the Year consecutively for 6 years 2006-2012
- Have been awarded Firefighter of the Year
- Have been named Top Responder numerous years.
- Starting in the Delaware Fire Service in 2005 I climbed the ranks holding many positions as: Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief and Fire Chief
- I have also held the position of Board of Director for 4 years
Affiliations
- Past President of New Castle County Fire Chiefs Association
- Past Trustee of New Castle County Firefighters Association
- Past Board of Director of the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors of the State of Delaware
High School and Little League Baseball Coach
Love all sports but am really good at the game of baseball. Have played the game myself as a child and into high school. Then had a son and taught him the game as when I became a little league coach starting in 2009. Teaching the game to both boys and girls, My son eventually went on to high school where I now have been offered to coach baseball on the high school level.
Timeline
Flatbed Tractor Trailer Driver
Ron English Trucking
11.2021 - Current
Flatbed Tractor Trailer Driver
Akita Trucking
11.2021 - 04.2022
Flatbed Tractor Trailer Driver
D150 Fueling
09.2021 - 11.2021
Flatbed Tractor Trailer Driver
ABC Supply
04.2021 - 09.2022
Motor Coach Operator
Delaware Express
03.2018 - 03.2020
HVAC Technician
Calfo & Haight Inc.
06.2009 - 04.2019
Substitute School Bus Driver
Sutton Bus & Truck
08.2008 - 06.2013
Volunteer Firefighter
Belvedere Fire Company
05.2005 - Current
Fixed Route Bus Driver
Red Clay Consolidated School District
06.2003 - 06.2008
Journeyman’s HVAC - HVAC Installation And Repair
AED
High School Diploma -
Christiana High School