Robert G. Krotje Jr
Miami
Summary
Dynamic Class A Truck Driver with extensive experience at TMC, excelling in cargo securement and route optimization. Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining accurate daily logs. Adept at problem-solving and effective communication, ensuring timely and safe deliveries across regions. Committed to upholding high safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
TMC
Des Moines
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading to maximize efficiency and safety protocols.
- Delivered exceptional customer service while interacting with clients at delivery sites.
- Documented daily logs accurately to record driving hours and vehicle maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize routes for timely deliveries across regions.
- Ensured proper securement of loads before starting a trip.
- Maintained contact with dispatch office via telephone or radio to receive delivery instructions.
- Reported any delays due to weather, road conditions, vehicle malfunctions. to the dispatcher promptly.
OTR Truck Driver
stevens transport
Dallas
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles for safety compliance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules and routes.
- Managed loading and unloading of freight at various locations efficiently.
- Resolved in-route issues by collaborating with team members and support staff.
- Ensured cargo was properly secured to prevent shifting during transit.
- Delivered products and freight to customers both locally and long distance.
- Provided customer service by informing them of delivery times or any delays that may occur during transit.
- Communicated with dispatcher and customer regarding schedule changes and with customer to confirm specific delivery location instructions.
- Interacted with company dispatchers to alert of issues or delays.
- Maintained accurate logs of working hours using electronic on-board recorder systems.
Bus Driver
Hillsborough County Schools
Ruskin
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Operated buses safely through city routes and maintained schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to check for mechanical issues and safety compliance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and passenger needs.
- Enforced rules for passenger conduct and addressed behavioral issues calmly.
- Verified that all passengers were seated before operating the bus.
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
- Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch staff via two way radio regarding delays, detours.
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
Wimauma
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
- Maintained inventory levels by restocking shelves and organizing displays.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with effective communication skills.
- Collaborated with team members to create an inviting store environment.
- Monitored store cleanliness and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
General Warehouse Associate
Home Depot
Gibsonton
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated forklifts to transfer inventory to and from target destinations.
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
HVAC Instructor
College - Southern
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
HVAC Instructor
Florida Career College
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Collaborated with administration to secure departmental budget increase.
Telecommunication Installer
Republic Refrigeration Inc
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Performed preventive maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Pipe Fitter
Fluor Corp.
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Power Utilities Engineer
Riverview Correctional Facility
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted emergency management agencies with disaster response and damage assessments to promote humanitarian aid.
- Identified and resolved potential structural issues.
- Reviewed and assisted in performing technical bid analysis.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements for water quality protection.
Power Utilities Engineer
Franklin Correctional Facility
03.2013 - 01.2018
- Assisted emergency management agencies with disaster response and damage assessments to promote humanitarian aid.
- Identified and resolved potential structural issues.
- Reviewed and assisted in performing technical bid analysis.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Performed routine training and attended special events to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Power Utilities Engineer
Adirondack Correctional Facility
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintained and operated high pressure boilers
- Calibrating Pneumatic controls for Aerco hot water heaters
- Installed and adjusted Honeywell controls and actuators for secondary hot water heat
- Operated and maintained cleaver brooks hot water boilers
- Controlled, monitored, and operated equipment that regulates and distributes electricity or steam
- Coordinated with engineers, planners, field personnel, and other utility workers
- Recorded and compiled operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps
- Manipulated controls to adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machine
- Directed personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery
Power Utilities Assistant
Wallkill Correctional Facility
02.2010 - 12.2011
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage clients in coaching journey.
- Developed and delivered presentations to educate clients on topics related to coaching.
- Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
Power Utilities Assistant
Greenhaven Correctional Facility
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Maintained Residential boilers
- Assisted repairing HVAC units
- Maintenance of solar panels
- Maintained all heating elements for heavy oil to thin it out for boilers
- Tested water to ensure chemical balance for the facility
- Highly skilled in reading pneumatics
- Remove/Replace/Rebuild electric, pneumatic motors and pumps
Education
No Degree - Small Business Management
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NYSkills
- Environmental Impact Control
- Vehicle inspection
- Cargo securement
- Route optimization
- Customer service
- Daily log documentation
- Freight management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to change
- Critical thinking
- Defensive driving techniques
- Commercial vehicle operation
- Heavy lifting capacity
- GPS navigation
- Physical stamina and endurance
- Safe driving practices
- Basic mechanical repair
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Procurement Logistics
- Order Picking and Processing
- Investigative Auditing
Certification
- Krotje painting, 1982-2009
- Basic & Intermediate Heating Service & Repair, 2009
- Basic Air Conditioning, 2010
- Water Treatment Plant Operations, 2011
- Refrigeration Usage Certification I & II, 2011
Accomplishments
- Water Treatment
- Seimens & Johnson Control
- Switch Gears
- Heating Repair
- Lock Out/Tag Out
- Sewer Treatment
- Painting & Plastering
- Carpentry
- Scheduling Employees and Maintenance Repair
- Certifications 1982-2009-Krotje painting
- Owner/operator
- 2009 Basic & Intermediate Heating Service & Repair
- 2010 Basic Air Conditioning
- 2011 Water Treatment Plant Operations
- 2011 Refrigeration Usage Certification I & II
- Krotje Painting/General contractor; Electrical, carpentry, painting including preventive maintenance on various equipment
Timeline
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
TMC
05.2025 - Current
OTR Truck Driver
stevens transport
11.2024 - 05.2025
Bus Driver
Hillsborough County Schools
06.2024 - 10.2024
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
04.2023 - 06.2024
General Warehouse Associate
Home Depot
09.2021 - 03.2023
HVAC Instructor
College - Southern
10.2020 - 09.2021
HVAC Instructor
Florida Career College
09.2020 - 10.2020
Telecommunication Installer
Republic Refrigeration Inc
12.2019 - 04.2020
Pipe Fitter
Fluor Corp.
05.2019 - 11.2019
Power Utilities Engineer
Riverview Correctional Facility
02.2018 - 03.2019
Power Utilities Engineer
Franklin Correctional Facility
03.2013 - 01.2018
Power Utilities Engineer
Adirondack Correctional Facility
01.2012 - 01.2013
Power Utilities Assistant
Wallkill Correctional Facility
02.2010 - 12.2011
Power Utilities Assistant
Greenhaven Correctional Facility
01.2009 - 01.2010
No Degree - Small Business Management
Orange County Community College