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Overview
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Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Kyle Latka

Summary

Knowledgeable professional seeking role in transportation. Possesses extensive experience in safe and efficient crude oil delivery and has consistently met tight schedules. Demonstrated ability in safe and reliable transport.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver, Crude Oil Transportation

D&A McRae
12.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
  • Assisted coworkers when needed
  • Streamlined record keeping by staying organized, ensuring all required documents were completed and submitted promptly.
  • Safely loaded and transported crude oil to near-by refineries, rail yards, and pipeline facilities in Northern Utah and Central Wyoming.
  • Efficiently sampled and measured crude oil levels in various tank sizes across multiple producers respective areas of operation.

Winch Truck Operator

Howcroft Field Services
05.2019 - 12.2021
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding project progress.
  • Assisted in emergency situations as needed, utilizing problem-solving skills and expertise in winch truck operation.
  • Provided guidance to new hires.
  • Hauled loads in excess of 200,000 LBS on highways and over mountainous terrain.
  • Performed safety inspections on both hydraulic and mechanical winch systems ensuring all components were operational.
  • Loaded and unloaded various types of equipment on a variety of trailers.
  • Worked alongside DOT while permitting my loads in the western and central US.
  • Load securement on non-divisible extra legal payloads.

Swamper/Laborer

Howcroft Field Services
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Traveled on trucks with drivers to assist with loading, unloading, and maintenance.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict adherence to safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Guide large loads into place in difficult areas around the oilfield.
  • Operate heavy equipment upon request.

Inventory Specialist

Main Street Auto Parts (NAPA)
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Completed physical inventory counts.
  • Ordered and delivered parts for customers around town.
  • Manage shipping/receiving.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized work environment.
  • Managed part returns and warranty claims.

Car Salesperson

CarMax
01.2017 - 08.2017


  • Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend the ideal vehicle.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to build a good relationship.

Customer Service Representative

Walmart
12.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved transaction errors, returned defective products, and issued refunds for returned product.
  • Process check cashing, money transfer, and money orders behind the Walmart "Money Counter"

Line Cook

Ja Johnny's Parker Az
06.2014 - 12.2015
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Handmade pizzas from scratch
  • Inventory management
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Education

IT Support Technician Specialist | 500 Hour Course - Information Technology

UBTech
Roosevelt, UT
05-2020

Parker High School
Parker, AZ
05-2016

Skills

  • Professionalism and punctuality
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • GPS navigation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Basic mechanical aptitude
  • DOT regulations
  • Strong communication
  • Smith system

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Safely transported cargo exceeding 200,000 LBS on US highways through congested cities and mountainous terrain.

Certification

Hazmat endorsement

Doubles, Triples endorsement

Tanker endorsement

CompTIA A+ Specialist

Timeline

Truck Driver, Crude Oil Transportation

D&A McRae
12.2021 - Current

Winch Truck Operator

Howcroft Field Services
05.2019 - 12.2021

Swamper/Laborer

Howcroft Field Services
04.2018 - 05.2019

Inventory Specialist

Main Street Auto Parts (NAPA)
09.2017 - 04.2018

Car Salesperson

CarMax
01.2017 - 08.2017

Customer Service Representative

Walmart
12.2015 - 01.2017

Line Cook

Ja Johnny's Parker Az
06.2014 - 12.2015

IT Support Technician Specialist | 500 Hour Course - Information Technology

UBTech

Parker High School