Phillip Bates
Hampton,VA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Logistics and Transportation, Rigging Operations and a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Company Driver
Dash Truck LLC
Chesapeake, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Operated company vehicles efficiently, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to schedules.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery records for compliance.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections and performed basic maintenance to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize routes and enhance delivery efficiency.
Local Port Driver
JBS Carries-Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Operated tractor trailer with port chassis (40 foot) to haul overweight containers to and from the Port of Virginia.
- Maintained safety and FMCSA driving guidelines.
- Operated Electronic Logs Device inside tractor to validate daily on duty/driving logs.
- Performed daily pre and post trip inspections on equipment driven.
- Picked up empty containers from Empty Container Yards and delivered to local warehouse to be loaded.
- Picked up loaded containers at local cold storage warehouse and delivered to Ports at scheduled times.
- Performed other duties assigned per dispatch.
Rigger
Integrity Staffing Solutions-Newport News, VA
Newport News, VA
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Lay out, assembly, repair and installation of complex weight handling gear and various standing and running rigging.
- Possess thorough knowledge of rigging procedures and equipment.
- Move ship's engines, generators, turbines, pumps, boilers, structural shapes and plates, and delicate electronic equipment such as sonar gear.
- As required, responsible for assisting divers in salvage work, moving salvage equipment and raising objects to be salvaged.
- Coordinate and arrange for the work of several trades in connection with performing work from information received from technical work documents, blueprints, specifications, written and/or oral instructions.
- Possess knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform a full range of rigging duties, considering factors such as size, shape and location of the object and the availability and strength of overhead support structures.
- Assemble and install rigging gear such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to lift, lower, move components.
- Use weight handling equipment such as fork trucks, cranes, wire ropes (all types), end fittings, slings, winches, chain falls, boat slings, boat davits, and horizontal and verticals pad-eyes.
Regional Truck Driver
Transco Lines, Inc-Bridgewater, VA
Bridgewater, VA
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Operating semi tractor with 53 foot dry van trailers from distribution center in Bridgewater, Va delivering merchandise to Marshall’s Retail Stores in the state of VA, NC, WV, and KY.
- Pick up loaded trailers from the Distribution Center for daily deliveries with multiple stops along route.
- Perform daily pre trip inspections of tractor and trailer to ensure that it is DOT certified safe.
- Maintain Geo Tablet to send load messages and monitor drive time and on duty clocks.
Regional Driver
Swift Transportation-Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, VA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Operating semi tractor with 53 foot dry van trailers delivering merchandise to Dollar Tree Stores in the Eastern Region of the United States.
- Pick up loaded trailers from the Distribution Center located in Chesapeake, VA.
- Perform daily pre trip inspections of tractor and trailer to ensure that it is DOT certified safe.
- Maintain Qual Comm to send load messages and monitor drive time and on duty clocks.
- Utilize a roller system located in trailer to off load store merchandise into the store in a timely manner.
- Maintain a 100% on time schedule delivering to stores along the route.
- Maintain proper communication with Driver Leader and Store Managers concerning delivery.
Class A CDL Driver
New Prime Inc.-Springfield, MO
Springfield, MO
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Operate 53 Foot Automated Manual Transmission tractor with trailer across lower 48 states.
- Make all deliveries within the time parameters set by management, making certain that all loads delivered are accurate and in good condition.
- Backed to loading docks for live unloads and/or in parking spaces for drop and hook deliveries.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date daily paperwork (trip envelope, RMA’s)
- Prepares receipt for goods delivered and submitted completed orders.
- Maintain proper communication with customer and Fleet Manager/Dispatcher.
- Electronically log hours of service on ELD (Qual Comm System) and submitted all other assigned necessary paperwork.
- Delivered loads in accordance with all instructions as provided on the bill of lading.
- Transportation Worker's Identification Card (TWIC) holder.
- Tanker Endorsement
- Combination Vehicle Endorsement.
Plumber Assistant
Ziegler Plumbing and Sewer-Newport News, VA
Newport News, VA
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted in installing and maintaining the plumbing system.
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine exact specifications and where plumbing systems will be installed.
- Determined water supply networks and waste drainage systems.
- Cut openings in structures in preparation for pipes.
- Selected all material needed for installation, including type and size of pipe.
- Assembled and installed valves and fittings.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvents, caulking and soldering brazing and welding equipment.
- Trained on Vactor and Pump Truck operations for cleaning out sewer lines, septic tanks, and grease traps.
Rigger
United Labor Group Marine-Newport News, VA
Newport News, VA
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Responsible for building and taking down scaffolds and temporary structures for buildings and ship structures.
- Studied and worked from job orders, specifications, blueprints and other related drawings.
- Handled and executed all activities related to erection and dismantling of scaffolds.
- Selected, checked and used appropriate high quality materials to build scaffolds.
- Operated hand tools, power equipments, forklifts and company trucks, in a safe manner.
- Used hand signals to direct crane operator for moving equipments and materials.
- Collaborated with welders and fitters to assemble and join pipes.
- Familiarity with applicable OSHA standards, SubSAFE, and confined space entry.
Rigger
C.A. JONES-Kittery, ME
Kittery, ME
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Lay out, assembly, repair and installation of complex weight handling gear and various standing and running rigging.
- Possess thorough knowledge of rigging procedures and equipment.
- Move ship's engines, generators, turbines, pumps, boilers, structural shapes and plates, and delicate electronic equipment such as sonar gear.
- As required, responsible for assisting divers in salvage work, moving salvage equipment and raising objects to be salvaged.
- Coordinate and arrange for the work of several trades in connection with performing work from information received from technical work documents, blueprints, specifications, written and/or oral instructions.
- Possess knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform a full range of rigging duties, considering factors such as size, shape and location of the object and the availability and strength of overhead support structures.
- Assemble and install rigging gear such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to lift, lower, move components.
- Use weight handling equipment such as fork trucks, cranes, wire ropes (all types), end fittings, slings, winches, chain falls, boat slings, boat davits, and horizontal and verticals pad-eyes.
OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN
Unilever-Lipton Tea Plant-Suffolk, VA
Suffolk, VA
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Responsible for operating and maintaining all production assets within the factory.
Rigger
Aerotek-Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted Crane and Rigging Department with maneuvering of ship's components onboard US Naval Vessels in areas such as the Mud Tank, Shaft Valley, Engine Rooms, and Sail Sections.
- Utilized 1, 3, and 8 ton chain falls to relocate and lift items.
- Reviewed Task Group Instructions (TGI) before starting each shift and filled out End of Shift Reports after work was completed.
- Evaluated each job being performed and executed tying the proper knots to maintain stability of load while lifted.
- Became proficient in tying square hitch, bowline, half hitch, and clove hitch knots.
- Performed safety checks before, during, and after load movement was complete.
- Assisted Crane team with line handling duties during evolutions.
- Forklift Trained and certified.
Rigger
Aerotek-Pearl Harbor Naval Station, HI
Pearl Harbor, HI
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Signaled or verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
- Communicated with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs.
- Tested rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
- Attached loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
- Attached rigging to objects so they can be moved.
- Selected gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
- Determined types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
- Controlled movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, davits frames, and other equipment.
- Operated hoists, and other moving or lifting equipment.
Maintenance Trades Helper
CTR Group-Kittery, ME
Kittery, ME
02.2015 - 04.2015
- Performed duties as a fire watch/maintenance trades helper assisting the Welders when performing hot work inside Naval Nuclear Submarines.
- Constructed containment areas to prevent welding sparks, smoke, and flames from exiting the working area.
- Properly trained with and held responsible for the safety of hot work workers with the use of fire extinguishers.
- Applied the use of the CASCON system to inform submarine personnel of emergency or hazard.
Supply Specialist
U.S. Army-Multiple Locations
05.2007 - 02.2013
- Compiled and maintained end items and component inventory and status information to expedite movement of Army equipment within Unit.
- Responsible for operating and maintaining Unit assets within the warehouse.
- Proficient in Microsoft office applications (e.g., Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access and Outlook).
- Performed document register reconciliations on various Department of Defense Activity Address Codes (DoDAAC) as required.
- Resolved all customer complaints and guaranteed a great customer service experience.
- Replenished merchandising shelves with items from stockroom.
- Initiated Financial Liability Investigations of Property Loss (FLIPL) to ensure 100% accountability of Unit’s property and equipment.
- Ensured supply request were accurate and error free.
- Examined materials received, verified part numbers, and checked for discrepancies, such as damaged or unmarked parts.
- Performed multiple equipment turn-ins and replenishment based on Army needs.
- Responsible for and maintained over $73 million worth of Army property and equipment.
- Utilized Army supply automated systems PBUSE, STAMIS, FEDLOG to monitor and track equipment, orders and shipments.
- Performed additional duties as assigned by Unit commanders.
- Ensured that all weapons and sensitive items were accounted for and in full operating condition.
- Supervised the inventory of arms room equipment.
- Administered training to firearm users on the proper utilization of weapon systems and optics.
- Resolved weapons malfunctions at firing ranges.
- Scheduled routine cleaning of arms room property by assigned soldiers.
- Performed rigging operations in Unit Motor Pool.
- Aligned, leveled and anchored machinery and components.
- Attached loads to rigging to provide support and prepare them for movement.
- Utilized hand and power tools as needed.
- Attached pulleys and blocks to overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, gin pull booms utilizing bolts and clamps.
- Tested rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
Education
CDL Class A Driving School - Trucking
Prime Inc
Pittston, PA10-2020
High school or equivalent - General Studies
Bethel High School
Hampton, VA06-2005
Skills
- Rigging
- Scaffold Building
- Proficient in reading blueprints
- Military training
- Heavy vehicle transportation
Certification
- CDL A
- January 2020 to Present
- Tanker Endorsement
- Air Brake Endorsement
Timeline
Company Driver
Dash Truck LLC
10.2024 - Current
Local Port Driver
JBS Carries-Norfolk, VA
11.2022 - 10.2024
Regional Truck Driver
Transco Lines, Inc-Bridgewater, VA
08.2022 - 11.2022
Rigger
Integrity Staffing Solutions-Newport News, VA
06.2022 - 10.2024
Regional Driver
Swift Transportation-Chesapeake, VA
04.2021 - 12.2021
Class A CDL Driver
New Prime Inc.-Springfield, MO
11.2020 - 02.2021
Plumber Assistant
Ziegler Plumbing and Sewer-Newport News, VA
07.2019 - 11.2019
Rigger
United Labor Group Marine-Newport News, VA
08.2017 - 07.2019
Rigger
C.A. JONES-Kittery, ME
02.2017 - 05.2017
OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN
Unilever-Lipton Tea Plant-Suffolk, VA
08.2016 - 02.2017
Rigger
Aerotek-Norfolk, VA
11.2015 - 07.2016
Rigger
Aerotek-Pearl Harbor Naval Station, HI
04.2015 - 10.2015
Maintenance Trades Helper
CTR Group-Kittery, ME
02.2015 - 04.2015
Supply Specialist
U.S. Army-Multiple Locations
05.2007 - 02.2013
CDL Class A Driving School - Trucking
Prime Inc
High school or equivalent - General Studies
Bethel High School
Military Service
- Branch: United States Army
- Rank: E4/Corporal
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Class A
- Expires: January 2029
- Endorsements: X (Hazmat and Tanker)