Edward Schoonmaker

Laborer/CDL Truck Driver

Grondin Construction

Gorham, ME

11.2021 - Current

Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
Filed vehicle logs, cargo records or billing statements according to company regulations.
Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.