Joshua Bargar
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
Organized, hard working and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Coordinator
Wisconsin DOT
11.2022 - Current
- Manage 35,000 square foot warehouse for Southeast Region signal and lighting operations
- Procure items from multiple vendors based on quality, price and other considerations for signal/lighting maintenance and construction
- Track maintenance and project orders and report status to electricians or engineers
- Maintain accurate records of invoices and receipts
- Manage maintenance of the unit's mechanical equipment
Truck Drive Manager
Double J Transport LL
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Maximized tractor and driver productivity.
- Minimized driver turnover by building and maintaining strong relationships by supporting the driver with a professional and respectful attitude.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Transportation Manager
Lutheran Home and Harwood Place
04.2016 - 04.2022
- Modernized operations by incorporating technological advances into areas such as route planning and driver management
- Expanded daily transportation services to both campuses which lead to a 50% increase in yearly revenue
- Protected workers through regular audits and strict enforcement of strong safety behaviors
- Oversee fleet maintenance, keeping vehicles in good operating condition
- Serve customers by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs
- Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
Milk Hauler
Cedar Grove Cheese
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Farm pick up of bulk milk for delivery to cheese manufacturer
- Weighing and sampling of milk to ensure quality and freshness criteria are met
- Maintained equipment and vehicles with consistent inspections, general upkeep, and basic repairs.
Highway Maintenance Technician
Milwaukee County Department of Transportation
10.2006 - 04.2012
- Used signs and cones to guide traffic safely through work areas
- Performed preventative maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment
- Planted or trimmed trees, or completed additional landscaping work near roadside
- Operated heavy equipment to remove snow and ice or treat roads with salt and sand
- Drove trucks to transport crews and equipment to work sites
- Repaired pavement wear and damage, dumping and tamping asphalt with pneumatic tampers.
Education
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILSkills
- Dispatch management
- Customer Service
- Written communication
- Expense tracking
- Scheduling Coordination
- Relationship building and management
Timeline
Shop Coordinator
Wisconsin DOT
11.2022 - Current
Truck Drive Manager
Double J Transport LL
04.2022 - 11.2022
Transportation Manager
Lutheran Home and Harwood Place
04.2016 - 04.2022
Milk Hauler
Cedar Grove Cheese
08.2014 - 09.2016
Highway Maintenance Technician
Milwaukee County Department of Transportation
10.2006 - 04.2012
Western Illinois University