Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Michael Banks

Lake City,Arkansas

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning a new field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Class A CDL Driver/ General Labor

Craighead County Hwy Dept
05.2000 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
  • Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
  • Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
  • Picked up supplies and back hauls from vendors and completed related paperwork.

Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.

  • Minimized accidents or incidents by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of the truck''s mechanical components and cargo securement devices.
  • Achieved faster loading and unloading times with proficient use of pallet jacks, forklifts, and hand trucks.
  • Exemplified commitment to company values by consistently upholding ethical conduct, professionalism, and a customer-centric approach while performing daily duties as a Class A CDL driver.
  • Delivered heavy equipment to worksites.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Welding and repair to equipment
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Seasonal Worker Cotton Scout

University of Arkansas
1996 - 1997
  • Developed strong relationships with coworkers through effective communication skills, fostering teamwork within our group.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor and upbeat attitude throughout the busy holiday season.
  • Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
  • Diagnosed and treated pest and disease problems in plants, shrubs and trees.
  • Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
  • Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Riverside High School
Lake City AR
05-1998

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Pretrip inspections
  • Safe driving practices
  • Trailer coupling and uncoupling
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • GPS navigation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Vehicle inspection proficiency
  • Accident prevention strategies
  • Adherence to regulations
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving capacity
  • Load securement
  • Route planning expertise
  • Route planning
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Attention to detail
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Trailer maintenance
  • Decision-making
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Transportation safety
  • Inclement weather driving
  • Heavy lifting
  • Courteous and polite demeanor

Accomplishments

I have spent the last 25+ years working for the public and in the direct public eye, have been completely transparent, safe and conducted myself in a friendly helpful manner. It is now time I retire from this job and start a new career. Over the years ive developed lifelong friendships with coworkers and have learned to deescalate pretty much any confrontation that arises if any.

along with various classes and safety training ive achieved a forklift ,CPR/AED firstaid,and Traffic flagger certification. at one time i had obtained an hazmat endorsment but after sept 11th 2001 every two years reup on certification i decided to let them go but would not be any problem to obtain again.

Certification

CDL Class A

Forklift

Traffic Flagger

CPR/AED FirstAid

Welding Certification

Timeline

Class A CDL Driver/ General Labor

Craighead County Hwy Dept
05.2000 - Current

Seasonal Worker Cotton Scout

University of Arkansas
1996 - 1997

High School Diploma -

Riverside High School