James King
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Reliable multi-skilled craftsman, seeking an industrial plant operator position with a reputable and progressive company that allows room for growth and advancement. My skills, innovative ideas, safe work performance and strong work ethics will help contribute to such a position.
Reliable Truck Driver known for productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in route planning, time management, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Possess strong navigation, vehicle maintenance knowledge, and load securing abilities. Excel in communication and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations under diverse conditions.
Safety-focused professional with outstanding work ethic and several days with zero accidents. Skilled in customer service and following dot requirements and good safety practices. Licensed for operation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Circle 7
Iowa, Louisiana
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Carwash Manager
Carwash
Lake Charles, LA
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Create and enforce carwash employees schedules to optimize labor
- Managing overall vehicle flow and production in carwash operation
- Provide and ensure outstanding customer satisfaction
- Ensure a safe, secure and legal work environment
- Training employees assigning, and directing work
- Manage and ensures that the facility is clean and presentable at all times
- Develop Weekly management reports
- Compare and evaluate chemical usage and inventory
- Work directly with Store General Manager and Carwash District Manager to manage all aspects of the Carwash operations
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Operated car wash machinery and monitored its functionality.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Fuel Technician
Ameco
Westlake, LA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Ameco at Sasol
- Proper loading and unloading of fuel
- Operate fuel truck
- Fuel generators, light plants, stadium lights and compressors
- Inspect and report damaged or inoperable equipment
- Handling, hooking, and unhooking hoses
- Operating pumps and valves for loading and unloading, both on and off the truck
- Safely filling tanks of all types and sizes using various size hoses, nozzles, and fittings
- Safely using various hand tools (pipe wrenches, crescent wrenches, hammers, etc.)
- Accurately complete invoices, and other paperwork as required
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Ameco at Sasol
- CLASS A CDL
Process Operator
Carboline
Lake Charles, LA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Gather and combine types and quantities of raw materials as per Bill of material
- Setup the production equipment and supplies before executing the job orders
- Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing
- Run process QC tests or submit samples to quality control as per the BOL
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in good and safe working condition
- Perform regular equipment maintenance to ensure production capacity and quality
- Operate trucks and other industrial vehicles to transfer the production equipment between warehouse and working area
- Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation
- Maintain the work area clean, safe and organized
Fuelman
Turner
Westlake, LA
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Operate fuel truck
- Ensure operable vehicles
- Inspect and report damaged or inoperable equipment
- Handling, hooking, and unhooking hoses
- Operating pumps and valves for loading and unloading, both on and off the truck
- Safely filling tanks of all types and sizes using various size hoses, nozzles, and fittings
- Work with supervisors, dispatchers, fellow employees, and customers
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Assist in sale day duties as needed (i.e
- Drive, act as lane leader, jump start vehicles, etc.)
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Associate of Science -
University of California
CA05-2009
High School Diploma -
Washington-Marion Magnet High School
General Studies -
Sowela Technical Community College
Skills
- Safety Card certified
- HAZWOP
- Hole Watch
- Confined Space Training
- OSHA 10
- TWIC Card certified
- Proficient computer skills
- Easily adaptable to change
- Quick learner
- Commercial driving
- Loading and unloading
- Weather awareness
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Air brake certification
- Route planning
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Lift up to [number] pounds
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Washington Marion Alumni Association
- Roy Washington Contractor, 337-661-1222
References
- Woodrow Johnson, Ameco, 337-348-9452
- Antonio Duhon, Self Employed, 337-429-0422
Timeline
Truck Driver
Circle 7
08.2022 - 08.2024
Carwash Manager
Carwash
01.2021 - 08.2022
Fuel Technician
Ameco
01.2018 - 01.2021
Process Operator
Carboline
01.2016 - 01.2018
Fuelman
Turner
01.2010 - 01.2016
Associate of Science -
University of California
High School Diploma -
Washington-Marion Magnet High School
General Studies -
Sowela Technical Community College