Ja’Ron James
Washington,DC
Summary
I am seeking to acquire a position in an environment where I can utilize my customer service and CDL driving experience in order to forge a long-term partnership with my employer. I am confident strong, analytical, and organizational skills will be a great fit for this position.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager
Dicko Transportation
12.2021 - Current
- Recruiting, training, and managing drivers, including conducting performance evaluations, and addressing any disciplinary or training needs
- Ensuring that all vehicles in the fleet comply with relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards
- Including maintaining proper licensing, registration, and certifications
- Managing the fleet budget, including expenses related to maintenance, repairs, fuel, insurance, and vehicle acquisition
- Overseeing day-to-day fleet operations, including vehicle assignments, route planning, and optimizing vehicle utilization to minimize downtime and reduce fuel costs
- Ensuring that all vehicles in the fleet are properly maintained, serviced, and inspected on a regular schedule to prevent breakdowns and ensure safety
- Maintain CDL License
Bus Operator
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Follows all required safety policies and procedures
- Transport passengers between locations in a timely and safe manner
- Read route descriptions and provide each customer with stellar customer service
- Monitor the condition of assigned bus to ensure they are always operationally ready
- Maintain CDL License
Plummer /Labor
Raymar Plumbing Services
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Complete indoor and outdoor residential and commercial projects
- Preformed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to prosper specifications
- Operated equipment such as cutting torches, threading machines, grinder, beveling machines ad round-up clamps
- Maintain CDL License Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment including dump trucks with trailers, crew cabs, pick-up trucks and vans.
- Ensured safety compliance during all projects, adhering to strict industry regulations and guidelines.
- Performs emergency and scheduled water main shutoffs
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Performs preventative maintenance and emergency repair and replacement of mains, service lines, taps, valves, and hydrants.
- Operates power and mechanical tools and equipment such as air compressors, jackhammers, leak detection devices, tapping/drilling machines, valve operator
Meter Reader
Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission (WSSC)
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Read and record water meters and records volume dials used by residential and commercial customers
- Assembled, installed, tested, and maintained readers, and fixtures, using hand and power tools
- Diagnosed systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices for accurate and efficient meter reading processes.
- Trained new meter readers to apply best practices and comply with safety procedures.
- Utilize GPS technology to locate customers accurately and avoid delays.
- Used [Software] to transfer collected data to company databases daily.
- Attended safety meetings and took part in safety awareness trainings and programs.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on meters, ensuring accurate readings and early identification of potential issues.
- Enhanced overall efficiency by utilizing handheld devices for quick data entry during site visits.
Transportation Driver
Diamond Transportation (Metro Access)
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided exceptional level of care while transporting clients with physical disabilities to appointments
- Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations
- Follow a planned route according to a time schedule
- Help disabled passengers get on and off the bus
- Obey traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations
- Follow procedures to ensure passenger safety
- Keep passengers informed of possible delays
Auto Glass Technician
Safelight Auto
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Installed auto glass and minor auto body repairs
- Followed approved methods using the proper tools and techniques to ensure efficient timely, and quality installations service for company group members
- Operated automated and manual material handling equipment
- Maintained working knowledge of MRM
- Utilized MRM System to track installations and to communicate with dispatch, management, customers or other work related individuals
Roadside Assistance Technician
AAA Mid-Atlantic
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Performed automotive repairs, adjustments and maintenance procedures
- Provided efficient and accurate emergency vehicle roadside assistance
- Assisted stranded motorists
- Removed debris and other hazards from the road
- Transport drivers to garages or repair shops
Packaged Handler/ Warehouse Associate
United Parcel Service (UPS)
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Completed shipments by processing and loading orders
- Operated Electric Pallet Jack, with the ability to move product to various warehouse location to ensure timely delivery of products on delivery trucks for guarantee route deliveries
- Haul freight to various locations complete trip logs, and perform daily safety trip inspections of truck and trailer
- Ensure to adhere to all Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated rules
- Receive packages from slide and sort into box-lines using a pre-determined color sequence
- Repair damaged packages before loading for shipment
- Sort and document non-prohibitive hazard materials packages before loading on truck
- Integral participant in health and safety awareness
Education
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Prince Georges Community College
Largo, MDHigh School Diploma -
Crosland High School
Crossland, MD06.2011
Skills
- Fleet Management
- Scheduling
- Vehicle inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance and Repair Orders
- DOT Compliance
- Air Brake Operation
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Emergency response readiness
- Preventive maintenance understanding
- Transportation safety
Knowledge Skills And Abilities
- CDL obtained in 2018
- Plumbing Diagnosis and Repair
- Electrical systems
- Drainage system repair
- Pipefitting processes expertise
- Electric Pallet Jack Operator qualified
- DOT Regulations
- Multitasking work duties; dedicated, willing, and able to learn new skills
- Work well with others; reliable; experienced in various fields
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Dicko Transportation
12.2021 - Current
Bus Operator
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
06.2020 - 11.2021
Plummer /Labor
Raymar Plumbing Services
09.2017 - 04.2019
Meter Reader
Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission (WSSC)
02.2017 - 09.2017
Transportation Driver
Diamond Transportation (Metro Access)
10.2016 - 02.2017
Auto Glass Technician
Safelight Auto
02.2016 - 10.2016
Roadside Assistance Technician
AAA Mid-Atlantic
02.2015 - 02.2016
Packaged Handler/ Warehouse Associate
United Parcel Service (UPS)
11.2013 - 05.2014
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Prince Georges Community College
High School Diploma -
Crosland High School
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