Mariah Nickerson
La Grande,OR
Summary
Young professional with 2 years commercial driving experience, recently expanding from a Class B CDL to Class A. Strong focus on safety and integrity, leading to zero commercial accidents or DOT violations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Swift Transportation
Lewiston, Idaho
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted pre and post-trip inspections prior to departure and upon arrival at destination.
- Received instructions from dispatcher regarding routes, delivery locations, pick-up times, and special deliveries.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems for efficient routing.
- Provided courteous customer service during pickups and deliveries of goods.
- Completed Top Gun, Swift's advanced training program.
School Bus Driver
Mid Columbia Bus
La Grande, Oregon
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Provided helpful directions and assistance to students during their ride.
- Managed time efficiently so that routes are completed within allotted timespan.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of first aid techniques in order to provide basic medical care if necessary.
- Regularly dispatched on additional charter trips
Online Personal Shopper
Walmart
La Grande, Oregon
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted in selecting items according to customer preferences.
- Created personalized shopping experiences for each customer.
- Satisfied customers with quick, accurate service under tight deadlines.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and complaints.
Kennel Technician
Animal Health Center of La Grande
La Grande, OR
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained records of animal feedings, treatments and other updates.
- Organized supplies needed for daily operations of the kennel facility.
- Ensured cleanliness of kennels through regular sanitizing and disinfecting protocols.
- Monitored animals for signs of illness or distress and reported to supervisor immediately.
- Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages and administering medications.
Fire Trailer Operator
Ablaze Communications
La Grande, Oregon
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Inspected trailers for cleanliness prior to dispatch ensuring they meet company standards for appearance.
- Responded promptly when notified of emergency situations requiring immediate action.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as checking oil and fuel levels to run generators, operating copy machines, and programing radio communication systems.
Education
Class A CDL Training
Baker Technical Institute
Baker City, OR11-2024
Welding Certification - Welding
Blue Mountain Community College
Hermiston, OR06-2021
High School Diploma -
La Grande High School
La Grande, OR06-2019
Skills
- Route planning
- Equipment maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Customer service
- First aid training
- Accident prevention strategies
Certification
- Tank vehicle endorsement
- Double/ Triple endorsement
- Passenger endorsement
- School bus endorsement
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Swift Transportation
01.2025 - Current
School Bus Driver
Mid Columbia Bus
03.2023 - 01.2025
Online Personal Shopper
Walmart
05.2021 - 09.2022
Kennel Technician
Animal Health Center of La Grande
12.2020 - 05.2021
Fire Trailer Operator
Ablaze Communications
07.2020 - 10.2020
Class A CDL Training
Baker Technical Institute
Welding Certification - Welding
Blue Mountain Community College
High School Diploma -
La Grande High School