Eugene Perkins
Yelm,WA
Summary
Experienced Driver with over 10 years of experience in the trucking industry. Clean driving record with perfect attendance. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Proficient in operating Semi trucks and trailers plus multiple types of vehicles from flatbeds to doubles and triples.
Motivated CDL Driver with all the endorsement necessary to accomplish any task assigned.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Driver
Yellow Freight
Tacoma, WA
06.2014 - Current
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Driver
Waste Connections Inc.
Lacey, WA
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Safely Operated a garbage truck on specific routes to collect solid waste.
- Read route sheets and serviced each customer identified on the or assigned by the dispatcher.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
- Courteous interaction with customers and performed other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Bulk Plant Operator
Schlumberger
Midland, TX
05.2013 - 02.2014
- Observed gauges, signals and valves to regulate pressures and flow of chemical constituents through system.
- Moved controls to regulate feed of liquids through equipment in specified timing and sequence.
- Observed color or consistency of product through sight glasses to facilitate regulation of process and production of standardized product.
- Disassembled instruments and equipment to inspect components for defects.
- Started feed of materials through equipment units such as mixing tanks or pumps.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
Equipment Operator
Schlumberger
Midland, TX
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Used inspection, troubleshooting and repair abilities to quickly clear mechanical issues with heavy equipment.
Operations Manager
US Army
Fort Hood, TX
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
Senior Supervisor
US Army
Fort Knox, KY
07.2007 - 05.2010
- Coordinated, supervised and evaluated work of subordinates and reallocated staff and resources to meet performance requirements.
- Identified underperforming areas and implemented effective process improvements.
- Provided feedback, training and skill development to staff to improve accuracy, productivity and quality.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
Supervisor
US Army
Giessen, Germany
09.2004 - 05.2007
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Senior Trainer Instructor
US Army
Fort Sill, OK
04.2001 - 04.2004
- Evaluated training needs to improve training quality.
- Developed and improved training courses to increase staff performance and overall training effectiveness.
- Coordinated training for new hires to impart information about company policies, requirements and performance strategies.
- Assessed staff performance and training effectiveness, capitalizing on opportunities to develop new training programs and improve existing courses.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and teaching aids such as reference materials and videos.
- Partnered with instructors to consistently increase annual graduation rate.
- Created curriculum for technical and helicopter training for officers and managed overall training center.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Technology Education
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX08.2011
Skills
- State and Federal Regulations
- Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Equipment Chaining
- Operational Efficiency
- Equipment Inspection
- Vehicle Inspection
- Cargo Security
- Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- DOT Requirements
Timeline
Line Driver
Yellow Freight
06.2014 - Current
Driver
Waste Connections Inc.
03.2014 - 05.2014
Bulk Plant Operator
Schlumberger
05.2013 - 02.2014
Equipment Operator
Schlumberger
06.2012 - 04.2013
Operations Manager
US Army
08.2010 - 06.2012
Senior Supervisor
US Army
07.2007 - 05.2010
Supervisor
US Army
09.2004 - 05.2007
Senior Trainer Instructor
US Army
04.2001 - 04.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Technology Education
Central Texas College
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