Open To Work
Kyle Parker
Chicago,IL
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
CDS#2 Tanker Driver
Ecolab
Joliet, IL
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Operated tanker vehicles for safe and efficient transportation of liquid cargo.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during all deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to identify vehicle issues and maintain optimal performance.
- Coordinated loading and unloading processes to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
Truck Driver
Schneider
Gary, IN
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated long-haul trucks ensuring timely delivery of goods across various states.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and fuel consumption for reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize routes and reduce transit times effectively.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while driving and loading/unloading cargo.
- Implemented best practices for vehicle maintenance, extending fleet longevity and reliability.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through professional communication and prompt deliveries.
Machine Operator
Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation
Harvey, IL
10.2005 - 10.2015
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines.
Welder
chicago casting
Cicero, IL
03.2004 - 10.2005
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
Welder
National Castings
Melrose Park, IL
03.1993 - 05.1996
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corliss
Chicago, IL06-1990
Skills
- Machining and production standards
- Class A CDL License with no restrictions
- DOT and safety compliance
- Tankers
- Hazmat
- Doubles and triples
- Effective communication skills
- Loading and unloading
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
CDS#2 Tanker Driver
Ecolab
01.2026 - 03.2026
Truck Driver
Schneider
03.2025 - 12.2025
Machine Operator
Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation
10.2005 - 10.2015
Welder
chicago casting
03.2004 - 10.2005
Welder
National Castings
03.1993 - 05.1996
High School Diploma -
Corliss