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Forrest Dancer

Spring,Texas

Summary

Safety-conscious Truck Driver adept at operating material handling equipment.

Seeking a challenging and responsible position in heavy equipment operation that will effectively utilize my training and experience and offer opportunity for career growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Cement Mixer Driver

Argos
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Drives truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement, and water and starts mixer.
  • Drives truck to location for unloading.
  • Moves levers on truck to release concrete down chute into wheelbarrow or other conveying container or directly into area to be poured with concrete.
  • Assembles chutes.
  • Cleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck.
  • Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck and reports repairs to personnel.
  • Assists in yard functions by lifting materials and operating equipment.
  • Maintains high level of customer service.
  • Keeps proper records and documents daily activities.
  • Monitors truck and other company equipment to ensure appearance, safety and proper maintenance levels.
  • Sprays surfaces of truck with water and protective compounds for cleaning purposes.
  • Performs all duties assigned by management.
  • Trained new drivers on basic tasks and company safety regulations.

Cement Mixer Driver

Lattimore Materials Company
07.2019 - 10.2022
  • Adhered to safety regulations and reported hazards to relevant authorities.
  • Transported ready mixed concrete from plant to construction job sites in alignment with specifications.
  • Mapped and followed routes with GPS in alignment with strict timeframes.
  • Adhered to company work policies and conditions.
  • Established good working relationship on site.
  • Worked with production manager in timely delivery of concrete to key clients.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.

Cement Mixer Driver

Campbell Concrete
04.2014 - 07.2019
  • Drives truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement, and water and starts mixer.
  • Drives truck to location for unloading.
  • Assembles chutes.
  • Transported ready mixed concrete from plant to construction job sites in alignment with specifications.
  • Cleans truck after delivery to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck.
  • Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck and reports repairs to personnel.
  • Maintains high level of customer service.
  • Keeps proper records and documents daily activities.
  • Monitors truck and other company equipment to ensure appearance, safety and proper maintenance levels.
  • Sprays surfaces of truck with water and protective compounds for cleaning purposes.
  • Performs all duties assigned by management.

Flatbed Truck Driver

Curtis Steel Co
01.2009 - 04.2014
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.

Skills

  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License
  • Perfect attendance record
  • Safe driver in adverse conditions
  • Trained in safe driving techniques
  • Commercial driving expertise
  • Defensive driver training
  • Safe Driving
  • Knowledge of concrete slumps
  • Flatbed Truck Expertise

Timeline

Cement Mixer Driver

Argos
02.2023 - 09.2023

Cement Mixer Driver

Lattimore Materials Company
07.2019 - 10.2022

Cement Mixer Driver

Campbell Concrete
04.2014 - 07.2019

Flatbed Truck Driver

Curtis Steel Co
01.2009 - 04.2014
Forrest Dancer