MONTRAI BLACKBURN
East Saint Louis,IL
Summary
My experience assembling hoses, excavating around utilities, and maintaining equipment closely mirrors the tasks of installing and servicing water mains, valves, and hydrants. In addition, I have prior customer service experience, and I am comfortable with responsibilities such as meter reading, discontinuing/restoring service, and interacting with residents in a professional manner.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver Laborer
City of East St. Louis
East St. Louis, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Performed daily vehicle safety inspections to ensure safe operation.
- Operated vacuum trucks and conducted hydro excavation with assembled hose systems, ensuring compliance with OSHA and local safety protocols.
- Performed minor repairs to asphalt surfaces using cold patch material.
- Spread gravel over newly laid hot mix asphalt layers to provide traction.
- Inspected equipment daily for any damage or malfunctions.
- Cleaned up all debris after each job was completed.
- Unloaded asphalt from trucks onto job sites as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of tools, machinery and work areas.
- Leveled out uneven surfaces using rakes or shovels prior to laying down new asphalt.
- Marked off areas where new pavement was being installed so traffic could be re-routed around them appropriately.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while on the job site.
- Moved, arranged, and retrieved various supplies and tools to support job needs.
- Worked with team to safely direct traffic around work site.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with materials, supplies, and equipment using appropriate tools.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by disposing of debris properly.
- Followed all safety regulations while operating machinery or working onsite.
- Cleaned out trucks after each shift and made sure all trash was disposed properly.
- Monitored gauges and indicators for proper operation during transport operations.
- Inspected and maintained vacuum truck components, such as hoses, pumps and valves.
- Checked fluid levels in hydraulic systems on vehicles before departure.
- Utilized vacuum trucks to collect, transport and dispose of hazardous waste from industrial sites and other locations.
Truck Driver Laborer
St clair county roads and bridges
belleville , IL
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Adhered strictly to Hours of Service guidelines set forth by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
- Inspected trucks for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operation.
- Spread gravel over newly laid hot mix asphalt layers to provide traction.
- Unloaded asphalt from trucks onto job sites as needed.
- Repaired potholes in existing pavement surfaces.
- Cleaned up all debris after each job was completed.
- Performed minor repairs to asphalt surfaces using cold patch material.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while on the job site.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Signaled directions to other workers to keep operations safe
Rental Sales Agent
Avis Budget Group
St. Louis, MO
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Union Steward for rental sales agents and team leader
- Conveys expert knowledge of products and services to assist the needs of the customers
- Thrives in competitive sales, commission based environment, generating $65,000 in revenue monthly
- Provide exceptional customer service through phone and in-person settings
Sales Associate / Assistant Manager
Nordstrom
St. Louis, MO
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Promoted and sold approximately $114,000 worth of Nordstrom product
- Promoted to Assistant Manager, managed department singles and IMMs, minimizing store losses
- Demonstrated five point standards and selected to lead team in vendor product up sales
Pick Driver/Forklift Operator
Ashley Furniture Homestore
St. Louis, MO
02.2011 - 03.2012
- Retrieved furniture for customer pick-up
- Load/Unload furniture with forklift pallets for truck deliveries
- Damage reduction, minimizing store losses
Dock Supervisor
UPS
Hodgkins, IL
07.2008 - 12.2009
- Monitored and promoted productivity and damage reduction among crew members
- Build employee relationships
- Supervised the processing of packages in a timely and effective manner to ensure customer satisfaction
Education
Harris-Stowe State University
St. Louis, MO05.2013
High School Diploma -
East St. Louis Senior High School
East St. Louis, IL05.2003
Skills
- Customer service
- Supervisory
- Management
- Proficient in Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Team collaboration
- Debris cleanup
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Work ethic
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Carpentry basics
- Safety protocols
- Professional demeanor
- Physical stamina
- Asphalt repair
- Safety compliance
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Truck Driver Laborer
City of East St. Louis
02.2024 - Current
Truck Driver Laborer
St clair county roads and bridges
08.2020 - 08.2023
Rental Sales Agent
Avis Budget Group
01.2013 - 12.2017
Sales Associate / Assistant Manager
Nordstrom
03.2012 - 12.2012
Pick Driver/Forklift Operator
Ashley Furniture Homestore
02.2011 - 03.2012
Dock Supervisor
UPS
07.2008 - 12.2009
Harris-Stowe State University
High School Diploma -
East St. Louis Senior High School