Kerry Hance

• As a company driver for AJP Motor Freight, I transferred freight all over the US, as well as performing basic maintenance and welding repairs on the trailers and equipment.

• As a roll of driver for Isaac's i drove a roll off, Double rail roll of combination truck trailer, RGN, ran equipment and worked out of the shop as needed. Common duties also included servicing trucks and welding when needed.

• I got my start with Lloyd Timber as a saw hand and quickly moved into the role of equipment operator. I excelled quickly learning the skidder, sheer, dozer, and became the loader operator full time. Noticing how much the drivers were making, I transitioned into driving a truck within the first 3 years while maintaining knowledge and running all equipment on the job sites, as well as doing mechanical repairs and welding.

• Certified welder in pipe, vessel, and structure. MIG flux core and hardwire, as well as stainless welding. Here, I also learned to read blueprints, as well as became a fitter/welder in structure and pipe.

I started out in a welding program at Saulsbury; however, I found myself as a lead welder within the first 3 months of employment. I ultimately ended up transferring to nights as a supervisor until the plant closed down.