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Kevin Jones

Kevin Jones

Unadilla,GA

Summary

Organized candidate for the General Mechanic position with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Log Truck Driver

Wheeler Logging
09.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules

Transport Truck Driver

Boaty Transport
02.2017 - 08.2023
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction by working quickly and accurately.
  • Communicated with dispatch to convey delays and adjust delivery plans.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected vehicles before and after trips to verify safe and reliable operation.
  • Trained new drivers in company policies and vehicle maintenance to support daily task completion.
  • Demonstrated superior transport service, providing accurate time estimates and courteous responses.

Truck Driver

Rowland Trucking
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Recorded trip details on ELD to provide complete accounts of miles traveled, rest times and expenses.
  • Handled maintenance and washing of 10 trucks.
  • Escalated critical issues to supervisor for immediate correction.
  • Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.

CDL Truck Driver

ATS Anderson Trucking
04.2015 - 06.2016
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.

CDL Truck Driver

Waggoner's Trucking
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.

CDL Truck Driver

Super Services
03.2013 - 07.2013
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

CDL A OTR Driver

Crete Carrier Corp
07.2009 - 03.2013
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.

CDL Truck Driver

Trans Am Trucking
07.2008 - 07.2009
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.

Maintenance Technician

Warner Robbins Housing Authority
08.2007 - 12.2008
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
  • Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.

Quality Control Technician

Purdue Farms
01.2005 - 09.2007
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
  • Developed and implemented quality control processes to meet product standards.
  • Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
  • Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
  • Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
  • Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
  • Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
  • Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
  • Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
  • Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
  • Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
  • Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
  • Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
  • Reported problems and concerns to management.
  • Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products
  • Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests
  • Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues
  • Tracked and analyzed product quality data to identify trends and insights
  • Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies
  • Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes
  • Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms
  • Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes
  • Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation
  • Reported problems and concerns to management
  • Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions

Education

Commercial Drivers License - Commercial Driving License

Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA

High School Diploma -

Dooly County High School
Vienna, GA
05.1988

Skills

  • Documentation
  • Environmental awareness
  • Communication abilities
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Quantity and Quality Assessments
  • Active Listening
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Self Motivation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Hazardous Material Handling

Timeline

Log Truck Driver

Wheeler Logging
09.2023 - Current

Transport Truck Driver

Boaty Transport
02.2017 - 08.2023

Truck Driver

Rowland Trucking
09.2016 - 01.2017

CDL Truck Driver

ATS Anderson Trucking
04.2015 - 06.2016

CDL Truck Driver

Waggoner's Trucking
08.2013 - 03.2015

CDL Truck Driver

Super Services
03.2013 - 07.2013

CDL A OTR Driver

Crete Carrier Corp
07.2009 - 03.2013

CDL Truck Driver

Trans Am Trucking
07.2008 - 07.2009

Maintenance Technician

Warner Robbins Housing Authority
08.2007 - 12.2008

Quality Control Technician

Purdue Farms
01.2005 - 09.2007

Commercial Drivers License - Commercial Driving License

Central Georgia Technical College

High School Diploma -

Dooly County High School

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