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Richard Woods

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic Heavy Duty Truck Operator with extensive experience at Fleet Care, excelling in emergency roadside repairs and DOT compliance. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance safety protocols, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in load securing and effective communication, consistently delivering high-quality service under pressure.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Duty Truck Operator

Fleet Care
01.2022 - Current
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks manually following proper guidelines while safeguarding delivery materials.
  • Tied down truck bed materials properly, avoiding damage to goods during delivery.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing shifts, noting damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Consulted with supervisors and dispatch personnel to assess situations, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Engineer

Burnham Fire
09.2016 - Current
  • Operated fire department apparatus.
  • Provided emergency services consisting of all types of fire, EMS, hazardous materials and rescue responses.
  • Responsible for driving the apparatus and operating fire pumps during fire and emergency response incidents.
  • Maintained inventory of all equipment.
  • Maintained daily maintenance records on firefighting apparatus and equipment.
  • Maintained stations and facilities.
  • Provided fire safety training to schools.
  • Regularly assumed role of acting supervisor.

Supervisor of Operations

W & W Towing
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
  • Planned delivery routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives.
  • Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
  • Controlled departmental facilities use and approved requests for repairs or improvements.
  • Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
  • Managed on-time, under-budget tow truck service execution across region while partnering with local authorities and USPS.

Electrical Contractor

Self Employed
Chicago, IL
07.2016 - 10.2019
  • Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety and hazard-free work area.
  • Performed with efficiency and quality while installing and repairing electrical projects.
  • Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
  • Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
  • Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
  • Promoted safety and work site awareness by identifying and removing potential hazards and effectively training team members in safety protocols.
  • Performed testing and troubleshooting of all electrical issues.
  • Monitored compliance with local and state codes and job specifications to deliver superior quality.

Education

HAZMAT OPS - Fire Science

PRAIRIE VALLEY COLLEGE
Chicago
09-2023

BOF certification - fire 1,2, and 3

illinois fire service institution
Illinois
12.2020

high school diploma - Electrical Engineering

Simeon Career Academy
Chicago, IL
06.2010

Skills

  • Incident safety
  • Personnel trainings
  • Emergency response
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Time management
  • Public education
  • Alarm and fire detection system
  • Regulatory Enforcement
  • Administration and Management
  • Instructional techniques
  • Public speaking
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Emergency roadside repairs
  • Load securing
  • DOT compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Route planning
  • Safety protocols
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Physical stamina and strength
  • Load securing proficiency
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Logbook maintenance

Activities

  • Employed by a small combination fire department I have had the unique opportunity to perform many job responsibilities.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of 25 staff members.

Timeline

Heavy Duty Truck Operator

Fleet Care
01.2022 - Current

Supervisor of Operations

W & W Towing
09.2019 - 07.2021

Engineer

Burnham Fire
09.2016 - Current

Electrical Contractor

Self Employed
07.2016 - 10.2019

HAZMAT OPS - Fire Science

PRAIRIE VALLEY COLLEGE

BOF certification - fire 1,2, and 3

illinois fire service institution

high school diploma - Electrical Engineering

Simeon Career Academy

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