Kendall Pierce
Altoona
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in vehicle inspection, delivery coordination, and team collaboration. Committed to maintaining safety compliance while enhancing transport efficiency and customer satisfaction. Safety-focused professional with outstanding work ethic and several days with zero accidents. Skilled in customer service and following dot requirements and good safety practices. Licensed for operation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Cedar Creek Transportation
Altoona
05.2016 - Current
- Ensured timely deliveries by safely operating trucks across various routes.
- Maintained vehicle inspection logs to uphold safety compliance.
- Managed loading and unloading processes to optimize transport efficiency.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with dispatch to facilitate route adjustments.
- Cultivated positive client relationships through professional service interactions.
- Monitored fuel consumption and executed cost-saving strategies during trips.
- Resolved road issues promptly to minimize transportation delays.
- Performed basic troubleshooting on mechanical components as needed.
Gas Quality Technician
Post Rock Energy
Chanute
04.2013 - 05.2016
- As a Gas Quality Technician, my duties included the operation of various amine plants across Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma. In addition to that, I also performed routine maintenance on gas dehydration units at each site.
- Duties included, but were not limited to, maintaining proper fluid levels, leak checks, monitoring temperatures, and also troubleshooting issues with supporting equipment as they would arise.
- I took daily gas samples, as well as monthly samples, to ensure we were in compliance with sales tap regulations.
- This was an on-call, 24/7 job.
Pipeline Technician
Southeast Kansas Pipeline
Fredonia
04.2005 - 04.2013
- Operated pipeline inspection tools to evaluate integrity and safety of systems.
- Monitored pressure gauges and flow meters, reporting anomalies to supervisors.
- Conducted safety audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on pipeline systems for optimal efficiency.
- Trained new technicians on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Inspected components for corrosion, welds, valves, and fittings to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
- Documented maintenance activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Duties also included pigging pipelines and operating compressor stations.
- As a pipeline technician, I was also in charge of two natural gas storage fields we owned and operated. Duties included valve checks for pressure and integrity, and compliance with state regulations.
- Duties also included receiving and performing One Call locates
Education
GED -
Altoona-Midway Highschool
Buffalo, KS05-1995
Skills
- Vehicle inspection and delivery coordination
- Route optimization and fuel management
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Customer relationship management
- DOT compliance
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Pipeline inspection and integrity management
- Pressure monitoring and gas sampling
- Corrosion assessment and safety compliance
- Equipment troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
- Team collaboration and time management
- SCADA system operation
- Valve operation and maintenance
- Pigging operations
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Cedar Creek Transportation
05.2016 - Current
Gas Quality Technician
Post Rock Energy
04.2013 - 05.2016
Pipeline Technician
Southeast Kansas Pipeline
04.2005 - 04.2013
GED -
Altoona-Midway Highschool