Open To Work
Gary Harps
Plainwell
Summary
Hardworking professional with several years of professional driving experience. Well-organized in coordinating routes and loading vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service and multitasking skills with observant nature and strong safety focus. Valid license and clean driving history.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1985
1985
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver,labor
Barry County road commission
Hastings
06.2011 - 03.2024
- Operated heavy vehicles for road maintenance and repair tasks.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections and performed necessary maintenance.
- Collaborated with crew members to ensure timely project completion.
- Documented daily work activities and vehicle conditions accurately.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project updates and needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
- Adapted to changing routes or schedules as required by the employer.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations to prevent accidents.
- Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
- Ensured vehicle cleanliness and performed regular maintenance checks.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch and customers to provide status updates.
- Operated a variety of vehicles safely in diverse weather conditions.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Checked vehicle after shift for damage.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
- Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling to meet service needs.
Education
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Defensive driving
- Emergency response
- Documentation accuracy
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Punctual and reliable
- Punctuality
- Load monitoring
- Clean driving record
- Map reading
- Physical stamina
- Valid Driver's license
- Maintenance and repair
- Basic vehicle repairs
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- Safe driving practices
- City and non-city driving
- CDL license
- Heavy lifting
- Friendly and outgoing
- Commercial driving
- Inclement weather driving
- Daily logging
- Driving in adverse conditions
- Vehicle inspections
- Traffic law observation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Class A , tanker, doubles. CPR, forklift
Affiliations
- Im a hunter bowler golfer ride my harley as much as possible
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$20/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Driver,labor - Barry County road commission
06.2011 - 03.2024
Plainwell High - ,