Luke Besse
Lowell
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills, Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class B CDL Driver
Indiana Waste Solutions
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained vehicle safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Collaborated with dispatchers for efficient scheduling and prompt issue resolution.
- Displayed excellent map reading skills, ensuring accurate navigation during trips without GPS assistance.
- Contributed to team success by providing backup support for fellow drivers during peak periods or absences.
- Skilled driving in poor weather conditions.
- Clearly and effectively communicated with other drivers and dispatch via radio.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Class B CDL Driver
Republic Services
11.2020 - 02.2025
- Maintained vehicle safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the team by adhering to all company guidelines and reporting issues promptly.
- Collaborated with dispatchers for efficient scheduling and prompt issue resolution.
- Displayed excellent map reading skills, ensuring accurate navigation during trips without GPS assistance.
- Contributed to team success by providing backup support for fellow drivers during peak periods or absences.
- Upheld a clean driving record throughout tenure as Class B CDL Driver, reflecting commitment to safe driving practices.
- Improved route efficiency by consistently analyzing and optimizing delivery routes.
- Navigated challenging road conditions, ensuring safe transportation of goods and passengers.
- Skilled driving in poor weather conditions.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Welder and Metal Fabricator
Union Pacfic Railroad
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
Auto Body Tech
ABRA AUTOBODY AND GLASS
03.2012 - 07.2016
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
E6
US ARMY
10.2006 - 06.2013
- Leading and supervising a group of infantry soldiers within a platoon
- Ensuring that they are combat ready with discipline, moral and proper execution of tactical missions
- Direct combat operations, patrolling and maintaining security, while acting as the second in command to the platoon leader
- Report to a higher command and ensure the overall effectiveness of my squad in combat situations
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and discipline
- Planning and coordinating firefights, patrols, and other combat operations under the platoon leader
- Commendations: I am a purple heart recipient
Education
College in Class B CDL -
Progressive Truck Driving School
Technical school in Collision repair and refinishing -
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Melrose Park, IL05.2013
Skills
- Power tools
- Welding
- Truck driving
- Hand tools
- Driving
- On time
- Dedication
- Able to learn fast
- Basic math
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Organization and time management
- Safe driving practices
- Multitasking
- Trip planning efficiency
- Adaptive decision making
- GPS navigation
- Equipment maintenance
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Problem-solving capacity
- Map reading expertise
- Time management proficiency
- Vehicle inspection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safe driving
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Visual inspection
- Self motivation
- Map reading
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Preventive Maintenance
Military Service
US ARMY, United States, E6, 10/01/06, 06/30/13, Leading and supervising a group of infantry soldiers within a platoon. Ensuring that they are combat ready with discipline, moral and proper execution of tactical missions. Direct combat operations, patrolling and maintaining security, while acting as the second in command to the platoon leader. Report to a higher command and ensure the overall effectiveness of my squad in combat situations. Provide guidance, mentorship, and discipline. Planning and coordinating firefights, patrols, and other combat operations under the platoon leader., I am a purple heart recipient.
Certification
Driver's License, CDL
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Class B CDL Driver
Indiana Waste Solutions
03.2025 - Current
Class B CDL Driver
Republic Services
11.2020 - 02.2025
Welder and Metal Fabricator
Union Pacfic Railroad
07.2016 - 10.2020
Auto Body Tech
ABRA AUTOBODY AND GLASS
03.2012 - 07.2016
E6
US ARMY
10.2006 - 06.2013
Technical school in Collision repair and refinishing -
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
College in Class B CDL -
Progressive Truck Driving School
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