James Maust
Fied Tech/Class A Driver
Dover,DE
Summary
Experienced CDL Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator / Safety Officer / MOT Manager seeking a position with a growing company that can benefit from my expertise while allowing opportunities to expand my skills while facilitating company growth. Accomplished in handling high workload of projects. Decisive leader with good people, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Versatile Traffic Manager being the central point of contact for all team professionals. Excellent communication and conflict management skills with a good sense of how to balance work and keep everyone focused on achieving targets. Detail-oriented team player with experience in transport laws, regulations and practices. Reliable with a positive attitude and dedication to deliver quality in all operational activities. Displaying articulate communication skills and effectively partnering with management teams. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Safety-focused with devotion to both personal and co-worker safety in normal and emergency situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Driver/Hazmat Technician
Miller Environmental Group Inc
Smyrna, DE
04.2015 - Current
- Drive Roll Off, Vac and Vactor/Guzzler Tanker trucks in a safe and professional manner, following all company, DOT, and safety procedures and guidelines Operate Heavy Equipment Excavators, Wheel loaders, Skid Steers, Mini Excavators, Boats, etc
- Cleaning and decontamination of regulated materials from spills, trenches, drains, oil/water separators, boilers, tanks, and other industrial cleaning applications Run, maintain, and troubleshoot motors, pumps, chainsaws, generators, outboard motors, air compressors, asphalt cutters, and other small power tools Fill out a daily logbook, job sheets, and waste manifests Confined space trained/Certified, Confined space rescue trained/Certified TWIC Card OSHA 40-HOUR HAZWOPER Foreman/Crew Leader Daily Safety briefings
- Ensured vehicle was clean inside and out at all times.
- Provided courteous customer service during pickups and deliveries of goods.
- Monitored load security throughout trips.
- Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
- Adhered to company policies including hours of service limitations and hazardous materials transport regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
- Carried out pre-trip and post trip inspections according to DOT standards.
- Reported any mechanical issues or damages to management promptly.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Quarantined chemicals and followed company guidelines, Environmental Protection Agency rules, Department of Transportation regulations and disposal site protocols.
- Reviewed documents such as manifests, labels, shipping papers, and safety data sheets to determine appropriate response measures for hazardous material incidents.
- Participated in training programs designed to enhance knowledge and skills in hazard identification and risk assessment techniques.
- Implemented safety protocols when responding to emergency situations involving hazmat releases.
- Performed emergency response duties in the event of a hazardous material incident.
- Maintained records related to the transportation and disposal of hazardous waste streams.
- Ensured proper packaging and labeling of hazardous materials prior to transport.
- Educated personnel on safe work practices while dealing with potentially toxic substances.
- Assessed risks associated with working with different types of hazardous materials.
- Monitored environmental conditions at hazardous materials sites to detect potential health hazards.
Traffic Manager
Allan Myers
Salisbury, MD
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Develop a traffic control plan
- Install and remove traffic control devices per the traffic control plan
- Delegates assignments to flaggers and monitors their performance
- Complete daily MOT reports
- Monitor inventory, quality control of current inventory, and provide proper amount for each project
- Administer periodic inspections of traffic control devices and provide corrective action as needed
- Distributes traffic control signs and markers along site in designated pattern.
- Provided guidance and training to new staff members regarding traffic procedures and policies.
- Monitored progress of projects, identified potential issues, and provided solutions accordingly.
- Managed a team of personnel responsible for overseeing daily traffic activities.
- Created detailed reports on traffic operations, trends, and performance metrics.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in traffic management.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
Safety Officer
Delaware Department of Transportation
Dover, DE
05.2018 - 03.2022
- Responsible for overseeing reviewing and auditing all stages of construction from the initial planning concepts to the final construction for compliance with state rules and regulations in relation to traffic control and the Delaware Manual on the Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Inspections of work zones for the purpose of reviewing maintenance of traffic and safety within the state’s right-of-way
- Attending external and internal meetings for projects permitted by the state of Delaware with all parties for the purpose of problem-solving, educating, and providing feedback for any and all traffic-related issues in a general setting or on an individual project need
- Compiling reports on work zones regarding maintenance of traffic deficiencies, safety concerns, and overall compliance with the Delaware manual on uniform traffic control devices Review and issue acceptance or denial of project documents related to maintenance of traffic Review of plans and projects at various stages of plan development representing the traffic safety section to provide input regarding compliance and the opinions of our section
- Review, comment on, and develop detour routes for emergency situations, planned events, and other planned or unplanned situations
- Operate as an emergency response unit during major storm events or times of need
- Coordinate with other state agencies to provide cooperation when working towards a common goal Participate in special events to provide proper maintenance of traffic
- Working with the Delaware State Police on major accidents to provide maintenance of traffic and perform an investigation and write a report on the incident and help with any needs they may have
- Overall, making sure that the roadways are safe, and auditing for compliance with the Delaware manual on uniform traffic control devices
- Responds to environmental/highway emergency situations to control snow, stormwater, hazardous debris, oil spills, etc
- On roads, grounds, and related areas.
Heavy Equipment/ Class A CDL Driver
Delaware Department of Transportation
Dover, DE
05.2018 - 03.2022
- Drives and controls on/off-road equipment to haul supplies to and from the worksite
- This may include public highway systems
- Manipulates equipment with integrated mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems/controls by coding computers and or adjusting levers, gears, valves, switches, and related controls
- Operates mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, ditch, slope, strip, grade, backfill, mow, and clear and excavate
- Loads and unloads rock, debris, earth, trees, and materials, such as abrasives, de-icing chemicals/hazardous material using hands, loaders, trucks, hand-truck, forklift, dolly-lift, and hoist
- Operates hand tools such as jackhammers, mechanical tampers, power saws, air compressors, hydraulic drivers, and similar equipment to make general repairs of roads, grounds, and/or structures
- Performs construction/maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as carpentry, welding, and masonry
- Responds to environmental/highway emergency situations to control snow, stormwater, hazardous debris, oil spills, etc
- On roads, grounds, and related areas
- Uses traffic control techniques to control high/low-speed vehicular traffic movements Performs preventive maintenance, operational checks, pre, and post-walk-around inspections, and makes minor repairs/adjustments of assigned equipment; reports damage and /or required maintenance.
- Ensured vehicle was clean inside and out at all times.
- Monitored load security throughout trips.
- Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
- Carried out pre-trip inspections according to DOT standards.
- Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Checked vehicles to ensure they were in proper working order before and after trips.
- Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
- Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
- Communicated Immediately with Supervisor regarding accidents involving equipment damage or on-the-job injuries and completed proper forms promptly.
- Reported any mechanical issues or damages to management promptly.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks such as checking fluid levels and tire pressure.
Skills
- Traffic Manager
- Attssa Certified Traffic Control Supervisor
- Attssa Certified Traffic Control Technician
- Heavy lifting by loading and unloading truck
- Filling out paperwork and collecting payment for potential/current customers
- Driving with a CDL with multiple endorsements (Class A, Hazmat, Tanker, Class F Liquid Waste Hauler)
- Finishing projects in a timely manner
- Accurate and thorough in all responsibilities, and attentive to all instructions
- Clean driving record
- Punctual and dependable
- Safety Conscience
- Operating Heavy Equipment
- Reading Construction Plans
- Reading Traffic Control Plans
- Setting up Traffic Control
- TWIC Card
- OSHA 40-HOUR HAZWOPER
- Confined Space Entry/Rescue
- Supervisor/Foreman/Crew Leader
- Deadline Management
- Transportation Regulations
- Deadline coordination
- Documentation skills
- Route Planning
- Deadline-oriented
- Project Oversight
- Project Coordination
- Scheduling proficiency
- Shipment documentation
- Report Generation
- Accident investigation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Workplace hazard mitigation
- Hazardous waste management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professionalism
Timeline
Traffic Manager
Allan Myers
03.2022 - 09.2022
Safety Officer
Delaware Department of Transportation
05.2018 - 03.2022
Heavy Equipment/ Class A CDL Driver
Delaware Department of Transportation
05.2018 - 03.2022
Class A CDL Driver/Hazmat Technician
Miller Environmental Group Inc
04.2015 - Current