James Benear
Schulter
Summary
Dedicated professional with a Class A CDL and a strong work ethic, recognized for enhancing safety standards at Ameron Poles LLC. Proven ability to optimize vehicle performance and maintain a clean driving record while ensuring customer satisfaction. Skilled in vehicle inspections and decision-making, contributing to efficient operations and reduced downtime.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Ameron Poles LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Maintenance Technician
NOV
03.2016 - 04.2024
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
Machine Operator
NOV
03.2016 - 04.2024
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Welder
NOV
03.2016 - 04.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Articulated Crane Operator
Nov
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
- Achieved strong reputation for reliability among supervisors, leading to increased responsibility for critical lifts on high-profile projects.
- Consistently met or exceeded lifting capacity targets while maintaining the highest level of safety during all operations.
- Ensured accurate load placement with expert use of rigging techniques and communication with ground crew members.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Minimized downtime by troubleshooting mechanical issues quickly, working closely with maintenance staff for prompt repairs.
Welder/Fad/Installer Service Specialist
Msi
07.2012 - 03.2016
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, , Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Education
No Degree -
Schulter
Schulter OkCcco - Crane Operator
Crane U
Leeds Al04-2022
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Load security
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Basic computer literacy
Certification
- cdl License - [Timeframe]
- Licensed D/E Driver - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Truck Driver
Ameron Poles LLC
04.2024 - Current
Articulated Crane Operator
Nov
03.2022 - 03.2024
Maintenance Technician
NOV
03.2016 - 04.2024
Machine Operator
NOV
03.2016 - 04.2024
Welder
NOV
03.2016 - 04.2024
Welder/Fad/Installer Service Specialist
Msi
07.2012 - 03.2016
No Degree -
Schulter
Ccco - Crane Operator
Crane U
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