Matthew Kais
Milwaukee,Wisconsin
Summary
Motivated Professional Driver highly effective at moving loads quickly and safely. Demonstrated track record of success over two years in the field. Ready to apply experience and skills to a challenging new role with long-term potential. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Driver
National Truck Brokers
Pleasant Prairie, WI
07.2020 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Picked up loads and secured properly to maintain safety and avoid damaging products.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.
- Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
Fabrication Welder
Area Rental & Sales
New Berlin, WI
06.2013 - 08.2019
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Education
Technical Diploma - CDL
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI03.2017
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Driving and Transportation
- Customer Experience
- Route Determination
- Transportation Regulations
- Over the Road Trucking
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Knowledge of Heavy Equipment
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Accomplishments
- Earned Class A Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsements.
- consistently earning top annual / monthly reviews with current employer
- Over 250k miles driven across multiple states accident , violation and ticket free
- Involve in special projects as a fabricator , with custom one of a kind products
Timeline
Professional Driver
National Truck Brokers
07.2020 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Area Rental & Sales
06.2013 - 08.2019
Technical Diploma - CDL
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical College