Joshua Lavender
Deer Park,TX
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Deer Park, TX
09.2018 - 12.2023
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding pick-ups and deliveries status updates.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Reported any incidents involving the truck or its cargo to management immediately.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
Inspector
AmSpec Group
Pasadena, TX
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Pulled fuel samples from ground tanks, barges, and ships.
- Measured product levels, temperature, and purity with handheld equipment.
- Maintained a company truck to travel to and from jobsites.
- Delivered samples to the lab for testing.
- Cross checked computer levels with my own findings.
- Followed safety protocol's for confined space, fall protection and 3 points of contact constancy.
Maintenance Helper
Turner Industries
Deer Park, TX
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Completed daily checklists of assigned tasks to ensure all duties were met accordingly.
- Maintained grounds through lawn care, garbage removal and special services such as tree pruning and removal.
- Communicated with Foreman to receive and complete assignments.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from delivery trucks as required.
- Prepared walls for painting by patching holes and replacing drywall.
- Painted walls and ceilings within buildings when needed.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Sustained safety protocol, promoting cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage while adhering to OSHA regulations and MSDS documents.
Service and Inspection Scheduler
Fire and Life Safety America
Houston, TX
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Analyzed resource requirements for each project and identified potential conflicts or delays.
- Provided delay updates and information regarding special circumstances.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Tracked progress of ongoing projects against previously established milestones.
- Inspected sprinkler systems for proper functioning.
- Inspected fire and security alarm systems for both commercial and residential customers.
- Ordered custom materials needed to complete jobs.
- Issued purchase orders and billed customers for time, manpower and supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deer Park High School
Deer Park, TX08-2012
Skills
- DOT Compliance
- Revenue Generation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Equipment Operation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Problem-Solving
- Driving and Transportation
- Roll off Truck Vehicle Expertise
- Forklift certified
- Safety Management
- Understanding and a strong belief in safety culture
Certification
- Extensive Hazmat training
- Experience training new employees to complete difficult tasks
Timeline
Driver
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
09.2018 - 12.2023
Inspector
AmSpec Group
01.2016 - 08.2018
Maintenance Helper
Turner Industries
10.2014 - 01.2016
Service and Inspection Scheduler
Fire and Life Safety America
03.2012 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Deer Park High School