Nick VonSteenburg
Heavy Truck Driver/Equipment Operator
Corunna,MI
Summary
Hardworking professional with superior record of towing heavy equipment, cars, vans and trucks of all sizes. Knowledgeable about roadside assistance procedures and experienced in working with law enforcement professionals.
Well-trained in safety and daily preventative maintenance checks. Outgoing personality coupled with almost my entire lifetime spent operating all types of equipment from forklifts to big farm Tractors to skidsteers, Bulldozers, and nearly everything in between.
Skilled at towing vehicles in all weather conditions and under different scenarios. Familiar with flatbed, hook truck, sling truck, 26FT. Box truck, and Class A CDL vehicles. Licensed in Michigan.
Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 5+ years in logistics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Heavy Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
Trades Construction | 5433 N
Davison, MI
08.2021 - Current
- On time delivery of heavy equipment for each days job
- Safely load/unload the following machines onto heavy equipment beavertail: John Deere Excavator, model: 70. Case Bulldozer, model: 450. Mustang Skidsteer, model: 750.
- Safe coupling of19ft equipment trailer with 5ft beavertail among various others
- Safe and efficient transport of equipment to job site
- Safety minded rigging/strapping/chaining/binding equipment to be hauled
- Successful, safe, and efficient operation of Class A CDL dumptruck equipped with a 13 speed manual transmission and air brakes. Often with 20,000lbs. of cargo in tow.
- Possess valid Class A CDL with DOT Medical Card at all times
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Provided accurate written quotes for needed work.
- Performed repairs on equipment engines, throttles and pedals.
- Followed markers, work instructions and hand signals to complete accurate work.
- Completed shoveling at job sites to finish appearances and achieve precise specifications.
- Followed exact digging plans within capabilities and limitations of available machinery.
- Moved levers, pushed pedals or turned valves to control equipment.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.
- Readied sites with manual work such as hand shovel and materials distribution.
- Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
- Adhered to strict safety requirements for digging, machine operation and personal behaviors.
- Performed daily pre- and post-operating checks on equipment to identify and report malfunctions.
Plant Manager
Clark Engineering
Owosso, MI
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Navigating customer portals – downloading schedules, receiving PO’s, accepting and rejecting release dates, etc
- Customer communication
- Host of weekly and monthly safety meetings
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations of 1 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant and 1 30,000 sq. ft. Steel Receiving and Cutting plant. Both ISO-2008 Certified.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Condensed multiple manufacturing shifts to one to streamline operations.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Implemented Just-In-Time methodology to help reduce WIP and waste.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and vendor relations.
- Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Identified areas for business improvements and utilized client feedback to drive developments.
- Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
- Implemented knowledge to provide product quality assurance and executed inventory maintenance, optimizing work time.
- Oversaw hiring processes for over 50 permanent and temporary seasonal staff.
- Recognized low-cost suppliers and managed deliveries to cut downtime and save costs.
- Surpassed company objectives by cooperating with staff and team members to share and actualize processes to accomplish established goals.
- Estimated costs and set quality standards.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Clark Engineering
Owosso, MI
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Direct Supervision of 1 Shipping & Receiving associate + 2 CDL Drivers
- Daily Truck Route
- Responsible for making all Shipping & Receiving personnel changes
- Daily Sales Report
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
- Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
- Updated computer tracking system with latest product movements.
- Uncovered and resolved errors with minimal oversight.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
- Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Coordinated storage locations and product movements.
- Collaborated with other departments on supply and quality issues.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Held a valid DOT Medical Card and Chauffeur's license at all times, if a driver called in or took time off, I would run routes in one of the companies 26ft Freightliner Box trucks. All trucks were equipped with 6 speed manual transmissions and air brakes.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Updated database with changes in carrier status.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
Tow Truck Operator
M21 Towing & Recovery
Owosso, MI
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated flatbed, sling, and hook trucks to tow cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Education
Diploma -
Corunna High School
Basic Math And English Pre-requisites
Baker College
Owosso, MISkills
Pre-operational equipment checks
Excavator, Bulldozer, Tractors, Skidsteer, Forklift operation
Safety Procedures
New and existing employee training and development
Dependable and Responsible
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Self-Motivated
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Data Entry
Multitasking Abilities
Project estimation and bidding
Materials movement
Safe equipment operation
Effective communication skills
Following directions
Project Management
Construction management
Active Listening
Logistics planning
Commercial driving
Lift up to 100 pounds
Vehicle inspections
Shipping and packaging
Class A Commercial Driver's License
AAA experience
Operating hydraulics
Recovering vehicles
Flatbed truck expertise
Locating VINs
Certification
Forklift and Man lift Certified
Timeline
DOT Medical Card
09-2022
Heavy Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
Trades Construction | 5433 N
08.2021 - Current
CLP Class A
03-2021
Tow Truck Operator
M21 Towing & Recovery
02.2019 - 08.2020
Michigan Real Estate Salesperson License
04-2018
Plant Manager
Clark Engineering
01.2017 - 03.2018
Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Clark Engineering
01.2015 - 01.2017
Forklift and Man lift Certified
01-2015
Chauffeur's License
01-2015
ServSafe Management Certification
05-2013
Diploma -
Corunna High School
Basic Math And English Pre-requisites
Baker College