Ledon Hargrove
Alabaster,AL
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Box Truck Driver at Junk King, excelling in safe driving practices and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through meticulous route planning and teamwork, consistently achieving timely deliveries and maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Box Truck Driver
Junk King
Alabaster, AL
07.2021 - Current
- Operated box truck to transport and dispose of unwanted items efficiently.
- Conducted inspections and maintained vehicle safety standards before each route.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
- Assisted in loading and unloading items, ensuring proper handling techniques were utilized.
Clamp Lift Operator
Ryder Logistics
Bessemer, AL
05.2019 - 2021
- Operated clamp lift to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded goods, ensuring accurate placement and organization in designated areas.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment to maintain operational integrity and compliance.
- Assisted team members in achieving daily production goals through effective communication and collaboration.
RTA Tech/Backhoe Operator/Folk Lift Operator
Ryder/At&t
Bessemer, AL
03.2016 - 07.2020
- Operated diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and service activities using company database systems.
- Assisted in training new technicians on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and enhance service delivery.
- Executed routine maintenance tasks, ensuring operational readiness of equipment and systems.
- Implemented solutions for recurring technical problems, improving overall system reliability.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
Bobcat Operator/excavator
Ryder/AT&T
Bessemer, AL
03.2016 - 07.2020
- Operated Bobcat equipment to execute site excavation and material handling tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and necessary repairs, enhancing operational reliability.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials while optimizing workflow and minimizing downtime.
- Utilized site plans to accurately execute grading and leveling operations for construction projects.
- Trained new operators on safety procedures, equipment handling, and site protocols to foster team competence.
- Streamlined equipment usage processes, resulting in improved productivity during project execution phases.
- Led daily briefings on task assignments and safety measures, promoting a culture of accountability among crew members.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing expertise in safe and efficient Bobcat operation techniques.
- Contributed to cost savings by accurately estimating material needs for each project phase.
- Enhanced overall productivity levels by providing input on strategies for optimizing operator scheduling across multiple job sites.
- Maintained updated knowledge of industry best practices, attending professional development workshops regularly.
- Enhanced work quality with precise grading and leveling techniques for various construction projects.
- Reduced material waste through careful planning and precise execution of excavation tasks.
- Contributed to a strong team atmosphere among heavy equipment operators through active participation in daily safety briefings and open communication with colleagues.
- Streamlined workflow processes by communicating effectively with supervisors regarding task priorities and progress updates.
Education
Welding
Job Corps
Morganfield, KY10.1998
Skills
- Mechanical tools
- Safe driving practices
- Punctuality
- Heavy lifting
- Pallet jack operation
- Delivery documentation
- Route planning
- GPS navigation
- Inventory management
- Loading dock operations
- DOT regulations
- Load securing
- Cargo Tie-down
- Commercial delivery
- Weight distribution calculation
- Tailgate lift operation
- Record keeping
- Product invoices
- Route planning expertise
- Cargo records
- Transportation logs
- Heavy hauling
- Billing statements
- Defensive driver training
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Loading and unloading
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Strong working relationships
- Dependability and honesty
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Customer relationships
- Valid Driver's license
- Decision-making
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Cash handling
- Warehouse operations
- Forklift operation
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Box Truck Driver
Junk King
07.2021 - Current
Clamp Lift Operator
Ryder Logistics
05.2019 - 2021
RTA Tech/Backhoe Operator/Folk Lift Operator
Ryder/At&t
03.2016 - 07.2020
Bobcat Operator/excavator
Ryder/AT&T
03.2016 - 07.2020
Welding
Job Corps