Joshua Auman
Salamanca,NY
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in transportation and construction, including roles at CSX Transportation. Demonstrated expertise in GPS and route planning and a proven ability to lead teams towards achieving operational excellence. Skilled in flux core welding and known for adaptability, ensuring high levels of safety, and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Suit-Kote
Jamestown, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Inspected the truck for defects and safe operating conditions before, during, and after trips.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs, and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
- Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Operated water truck to transport equipment to job sites.
Forman/CDL Truck Driver/Track Inspector
CSX Transportation, Inc.
Buffalo, NY
06.2006 - 05.2022
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies, and equipment before and after trips
- Led a crew, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
- Operated a backhoe to efficiently replace rails and ties.
- Operated dump truck to transport materials and equipment when necessary.
Welder/Structural Fitter
Alstom Air Preheater
Wellsville, NY
07.1994 - 06.2006
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Portville Central School District
Portville06-1993
Certification - Welding
BOCES
Olean06-1993
Skills
- Commercial driving
- Dependable and reliable
- GPS and route planning
- Problem-solving capacity
- Adaptability and resilience
- Logbook management
- OSHA 10 certified
- Class A with tanker endorsement
- Flux core (FCAW), MIG (GMAW), and stick (SMAW) welding
- Oxy-acetylene welding
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Suit-Kote
06.2022 - Current
Forman/CDL Truck Driver/Track Inspector
CSX Transportation, Inc.
06.2006 - 05.2022
Welder/Structural Fitter
Alstom Air Preheater
07.1994 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Portville Central School District
Certification - Welding
BOCES
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