Michael Blackman
Owens Cross Roads,AL
Summary
Highly-motivated and hardworking team player with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Strong customer service, multitasking and time management abilities devoted to giving every customer a positive experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Commercial Front End Truck Driver
Republic Services
Huntsville, AL
06.2016 - 01.2024
- Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle. Report any safety issues on standard reports.
- Safely operate heavy truck along designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer.
- Operate manual controls to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
- Courteously interact with all customers and team on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner and in alignment with company productivity standards.
- Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time.
- Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports, as required.
- Provide exceptional customer service to meet and exceed customer expectations; act in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; work with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
CDL A OTR Driver
Mcelroy Truck Lines
Cuba, AL
04.2016 - 05.2016
- Safely transport freight between various locations over long distances and assist with the loading and unloading of freight from company truck.
- Perform pre- and post-inspections before and after each trip to ensure that all mechanical systems are in good working order; perform minor repairs as needed.
- Carefully plan routes to ensure that deliveries are completed in a timely manner and communicate with dispatch and customer about delays.
- Maintain a logbook detailing the hours traveled, rest periods, miles covered, as well as all fuel, repair, and toll expenses.
Garden Associate
Home Depot
Huntsville, AL
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Greeted and assisted customers with locating and selecting plants, flowers, gardening supplies, or other merchandise in the store.
- Cultivated, stocked, organized, and maintained garden displays throughout the store and made sure all items were correctly labeled and displayed.
- Assembled outdoor equipment in adherence to product guidelines.
- Adhered to company policies concerning safety and security procedures in the garden area.
- Received deliveries from vendors related to products sold in the garden department.
- Attended educational seminars related to gardening topics.
- Assisted customers with transporting larger purchases to vehicles to promote helpful customer service.
- Unloaded products from trucks and transported to appropriate garden center areas using pallet jacks and merchandiser wagon carts.
- Operated reach truck to fill customer orders and pick merchandise in store.
- Assisted other departments when needed.
Lumberjack
Lee Haymes Tree Care
Huntsville, AL
01.2012 - 10.2015
- Maintained lumberjack tools such as saws, axes and chainsaws in good working order.
- Assisted with the cutting, trimming and chipping of trees.
- Operated heavy machinery such as skidders, forwarders and loaders.
- Performed tree climbing using ropes and harnesses to reach high branches and cut them down safely.
- Removed brush from logging sites to provide clear paths for loading and hauling logs.
- Communicated regularly with supervisor about progress made on projects throughout the day.
- Operated saws and felling machinery to complete work, considering tree heights, areas and necessary cuts to plan and carry out efficient operations.
- Controlled direction of falling trees by correctly placing wedges and cutting in strategic places.
- Maintained equipment such as wedges, lifts, saws and saw blades by inspecting before and after use and completing timely repairs.
Education
CDL Certification -
Calhoun Community College
Huntsville, AL03-2016
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School
Huntsville, AL05-2009
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Customer-Oriented
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Dependable and reliable
- Accurate record keeping and management
- Vehicle Maintenance and Mechanical Knowledge
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Materials Transport
- Cargo Handling and Load security
- Delivery Scheduling and Route Management Planning
- Trained in AL safety regulations
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT Compliance
Affiliations
- Diesel mechanic hobbyist
- Fitness enthusiast
- Husband, father, and dog dad
Accomplishments
- Republic Services Safe Driving Award: 2016-2023
Certification
- Fork Lift Operator License: 2015-2016
- CDL Class A License: 2016-present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CDL Commercial Front End Truck Driver
Republic Services
06.2016 - 01.2024
CDL A OTR Driver
Mcelroy Truck Lines
04.2016 - 05.2016
Garden Associate
Home Depot
10.2015 - 04.2016
Lumberjack
Lee Haymes Tree Care
01.2012 - 10.2015
CDL Certification -
Calhoun Community College
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School