Melvin S. Cochran
Killeen,TX
Summary
Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning any field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic. Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in truck operations, loading and unloading and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various trucks to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning any field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Seasoned Driver with safe driving record and positive attitude. Highly effective and skilled at determining best routes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Pizza Hut
04.2023 - Current
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
Side Construction Jobs
Self
12.1997 - Current
- Preparing construction sites, materials and tools
- Building or dismantling scaffolding, temporary structures and bracing
- Distributing and loading construction materials
- Digging trenches and shafts and backfilling holes
- Operating heavy machinery and tools such as hammers, tampers, vibrators, hoists, etc.
- Mixing, pouring and leveling concrete and asphalt.
- Regulating traffic and embedding traffic signs where appropriate
- Removing debris and cleaning site
- Providing hands-on supervision
- Assessing project and layout specifications, cost estimates, and timelines
- Writing up proposals and estimates for potential clients
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Foreman
C.C.I
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
Sand Coordinator
Resource Transport
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Guided sanding machines over surfaces of floors to achieve smoothness.
- Applied filler compound and coats of finish to floors to seal wood.
- Scraped and sanded floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders using scrapers, disk-type sanders and sandpaper.
- Inspected floors for smoothness.
- Supervised and coordinated 15-17 trucks daily
- Guided sanding machines over surfaces of floors to achieve smoothness
- Applied filler compound and coats of finish to floors to seal wood
- Scraped and sanded floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders using scrapers, disk-type sanders and sandpaper
- Inspected floors for smoothness
Driver
Chamberlain Materials
03.2011 - 02.2013
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized maps and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Sand Coordinator
Pumpco
04.2009 - 10.2010
- Guided sanding machines over surfaces of floors to achieve smoothness.
- Applied filler compound and coats of finish to floors to seal wood.
- Scraped and sanded floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders using scrapers, disk-type sanders and sandpaper.
- Inspected floors for smoothness.
Driver
Triple D Supply
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized maps and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Driver
Knight Transportation
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized maps and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Heavy Equipment Operator and Driver
Down To Earth Construction
12.2005 - 12.2006
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Driver
Hanson Aggregates
12.2005 - 06.2006
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized maps and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Owner Operator
Towne Van Lines
12.2000 - 10.2004
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Driver
H Moving And Storage
12.1998 - 12.2000
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized maps and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Driver
Shapkoff Moving Services
12.1997 - 12.1998
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized maps and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Bricklayer
K And D Masonry
12.1994 - 11.1997
- Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
- Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
- Utilized common power and hand tools to complete each masonry project.
- Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Health And Wellness
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12.2023
Skills
- Confidentiality Understanding
- Passenger and Cargo Transport
- Completing Charging
- Time Management
- Route logs
- Commercial driving
Timeline
Driver
Pizza Hut
04.2023 - Current
Foreman
C.C.I
11.2013 - 12.2015
Sand Coordinator
Resource Transport
02.2013 - 10.2013
Driver
Chamberlain Materials
03.2011 - 02.2013
Sand Coordinator
Pumpco
04.2009 - 10.2010
Driver
Triple D Supply
01.2007 - 04.2007
Driver
Knight Transportation
06.2006 - 12.2006
Heavy Equipment Operator and Driver
Down To Earth Construction
12.2005 - 12.2006
Driver
Hanson Aggregates
12.2005 - 06.2006
Owner Operator
Towne Van Lines
12.2000 - 10.2004
Driver
H Moving And Storage
12.1998 - 12.2000
Side Construction Jobs
Self
12.1997 - Current
Driver
Shapkoff Moving Services
12.1997 - 12.1998
Bricklayer
K And D Masonry
12.1994 - 11.1997
Associate of Science - Health And Wellness
Austin Community College