Richard Christenbury
Rockwell,NC
Summary
Experienced Tow Truck Operator adept at working quickly and safely to complete voluntary and involuntary tows. Good customer service, communication and prioritization skills. Excellent history of maintaining efficient schedules and operating with zero incidents. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Roll Off Truck Driver
SouthCreek Construction
Cornelius, NC
12.2014 - Current
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
Steve Vanderlip Grading
Lake Wylie, SC
10.2004 - 12.2014
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Truck Driver
LYF-Tym Window System
Charlotte, NC
06.2001 - 10.2004
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Tow Truck Driver
Hunter Wrecker Service
Charlotte, NC
10.1991 - 06.2001
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Education
GED -
CPCC
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- Heavy Lifting
- Truck Weighing
- Time Management
- Loading and Unloading
- Map Reading
- Decision Making
- Vehicle Inspection
Timeline
Roll Off Truck Driver
SouthCreek Construction
12.2014 - Current
Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
Steve Vanderlip Grading
10.2004 - 12.2014
Truck Driver
LYF-Tym Window System
06.2001 - 10.2004
Tow Truck Driver
Hunter Wrecker Service
10.1991 - 06.2001
GED -
CPCC