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Jay Schleg

Kingsport,TN

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing wide range of experience, knowledge, interpersonal skills, excellent time management, flexability and problem-solving skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Roll Off Driver, Welder, PM Mechanic

Republic Services
05.2017 - Current
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Communicated with customers to access current and future needs.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for collection by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on Heavy Trash Trucks.
  • Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
  • Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance.
  • Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
  • Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.

Driver

Tri Cities Waste Paper
03.2013 - 05.2017
  • Operated Class A tractor trailer (Dry Van, Flat Bed, Bale Trailer with forklift), Roll Off, and Straight Truck.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during pick ups to uphold company reputation.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Residential Driver

Waste Managment
08.2012 - 03.2013
  • Performed pre-trip and post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
  • Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
  • Collected route as outlined in route sheet, documenting changes or obstacles to job execution through written descriptions.

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Heartland Express
09.2009 - 08.2012
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Syphogin Trucking
07.2005 - 08.2009
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to maintenance for immediate resolution.
  • Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded cargo trailers and vehicles from trailer using forklifts and winches.

Countertop Fabricator Installer

Elliot Enterprises
11.2004 - 07.2005
  • Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
  • Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
  • Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
  • Fabricated and installed custom countertops from natural and engineered stone.

Machinist

Lynx Machine & Tool
03.2004 - 11.2004
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.


Machinist, Production Worker

Master Tool & Die
03.2001 - 02.2004
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Manually set up and operated manual and CNC machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Wrote programs for CNC mills and lathes to produce parts.
  • Operated numerous CNC machines simultaneously to ensure production schedules were met.
  • performed daily cleanup of work area and entire shop.

Motorcycle Mechanic, Builder

Bad Toys Inc
06.2000 - 02.2001
  • Performed maintenance on American motorcycles.
  • Diagnosed, repaired, or replaced parts, brackets, and electrical assemblies.
  • Dismantled and rebuilt engines, transmissions, drivetrain, suspension, control and braking components to diagnose and repair problems.
  • Performed test drives before maintenance to diagnose issues and after maintenance to confirm resolution of issues.
  • Fabricated parts and components for repairs to motorcycle frame adding support and durability.
  • Cleaned, sanded, repaired and replaced engine parts before reassembly.
  • Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.

Motor Transport Operator, Crash/Fire/Rescue, Intel

USMC
08.1992 - 06.1997
  • Managed loading, unloading and safety of all personnel, cargo and equipment.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained proficiency in tactical planning options and convoy defense techniques.
  • Inspected vehicles and completed daily maintenance actions.
  • Worked with Federal Fire Department personnel and local authorities in vehicle accident and medical situation response.
  • Aid in accessing medical emergencies.
  • Performed dispatch and communication duties.
  • Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
  • Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Education

No Degree - Harley-Davidson

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute A Div. of Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ
05.1999

High School Diploma -

Vintage High School
Napa, CA
1992

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Client Rapport-Building
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Mechanics
  • CNC and Manual Equipment
  • Custom Fabrication
  • Material Prepping
  • Quality Assurance Inspections
  • Job Order Prioritization
  • Reliability
  • Works well unsupervised
  • Motivated

Timeline

Roll Off Driver, Welder, PM Mechanic

Republic Services
05.2017 - Current

Driver

Tri Cities Waste Paper
03.2013 - 05.2017

Residential Driver

Waste Managment
08.2012 - 03.2013

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Heartland Express
09.2009 - 08.2012

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Syphogin Trucking
07.2005 - 08.2009

Countertop Fabricator Installer

Elliot Enterprises
11.2004 - 07.2005

Machinist

Lynx Machine & Tool
03.2004 - 11.2004

Machinist, Production Worker

Master Tool & Die
03.2001 - 02.2004

Motorcycle Mechanic, Builder

Bad Toys Inc
06.2000 - 02.2001

Motor Transport Operator, Crash/Fire/Rescue, Intel

USMC
08.1992 - 06.1997

No Degree - Harley-Davidson

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute A Div. of Universal Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Vintage High School

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