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Ronnie Boatwright

Batesburg,SC

Summary

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges . Over 30 years experience in the maintenance field, personal and professional.

Overview

54
54
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Driver

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc.
Gaston, SC
09.2016 - Current
  • Maintain positive attitude and diplomacy when interacting with customers and other team members.
  • Collaborate with drivers and dispatchers daily to ensure safe and accurate deliveries.
  • Assist with drivers daily on paperwork accuracy and training completion.
  • Maintain equipment : Replacing defective parts. Examples- Cryo-pumps,seals,gaskets,pump motors,calibrating meters,electrical repairs install or replace safety devices, drive cameras,backup cameras backup sonars. Service trailer pony engines,PM tractor hydraulic equipment changing fluids,filters and hoses. Work with Vendors to complete Preventive Maintenance and other major repairs in a timely manner.
  • Complete driver re-certifications,unannounced observations,Smith System Training,Safe Start Training,assist terminal manager with monthly safety meeting training and daily operations.
  • Make customer deliveries as needed with a priority of safety.
  • Complete sight surveys with sales and field services for new customers and customer complaints.
  • Perform daily data entry,completing work orders, ordering parts, XRS log edits, dispatch turn over notes,matrix,drive-cam Etc.

Driver Trainer

Airgas Inc.
Gaston , South Carolina
04.2010 - 09.2016
  • Delivery driver- bulk cryogenics
  • Daily driver trainer duties including training new drivers,Smith System Training. Assisted other terminals in training drivers.
  • Minimal maintenance including calibrating meters, minor equipment repairs.

Truck Driver

Tidewater Transit(TWT)
Gaston, SC
01.2009 - 03.2010
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT record keeping demands.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods across southeastern USA.
  • Ensured timely delivery by conducting pre-inspections and ensuring truck was maintained for reliable, safe operation.
  • During the week pre-load trailers and in plant trans-loading
  • Weekends and vacations make deliveries to customers sites pump load into silos

Assistant Superintendent of Equipment Services

SC State Department Of Education
Lexington, SC
01.1994 - 03.2010
  • Assistant Supervisor
  • Responsible for inventory control for all parts & supplies to maintain 280 school buses and service vehicles.
  • Assist in supervising all employees 6 mechanics 4 tanker drivers 1 lube technician,shop foreman and assistant shop foreman, completing payroll,HR compliance,dispatching calls,working with school districts on driver complaints and route changes
  • Daily data entry job tickets,part orders,fuel sheets,parts received,parts requisitions.
  • Stock and count inventory daily.
  • Wrecker driver as needed and shuttle buses.
  • Mechanic work in shop when overtime was approved.

Contract Poultry Grower

Amick Farms LLC -Gentrys Poultry Inc.
Batesburg, SC
07.1990 - 12.2009
  • Self employed contract poultry grower.
  • Operated trucks, tractors and other large farm equipment normal farm operations.
  • Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
  • Identified pests, weeds, and plants to determine appropriate selection of pesticides and fertilizers.
  • Between flocks cleaned out manure,disinfect barns and replace wood shavings to promote animal health.
  • Fed, watered and monitored 54000 chickens per flock 6 flocks per year to keep all birds in peak health and optimal status and noted health changes.
  • Maintained detailed inventories of animal food and supplies.

Millright

Hutto Lumber Co.
Leesville, SC
05.1988 - 12.1993
  • Cleaned, lubricated and performed routine maintenance work on machinery and equipment.
  • Adjusted machinery and repaired or replaced defective parts.
  • Observed required safety measures when using tools like blow torches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high safety standards.
  • Ensured operating safety devices functioned properly after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
  • Routinely performed preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and reduced machinery downtime.
  • Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies.
  • Certified lumber grader, dry kiln operator, trailer switcher and assisted with all other operations.
  • Electrical repairs,including wiring,replacing motors,breakers,control panels and other electrical components.


Education

High School Diploma -

Ridge Spring Monetta High
Monetta, SC

Computer Training

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC

Skills

  • Smith System Trainer
  • Safe Start Trainer
  • Maintaining Dot compliance
  • Managing safety
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement
  • Current CDL license
  • Diagnostics knowledge
  • Employee development and management
  • Tank Vehicle Endorsement
  • Safe driver
  • Flexible schedule
  • Inventory control procedures
  • Maintenance and Repair Orders
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Recordkeeping Requirements

Certification

  • Smith Safe Certification
  • Safe Start Certification

Timeline

Lead Driver

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc.
09.2016 - Current

Driver Trainer

Airgas Inc.
04.2010 - 09.2016

Truck Driver

Tidewater Transit(TWT)
01.2009 - 03.2010

Assistant Superintendent of Equipment Services

SC State Department Of Education
01.1994 - 03.2010

Contract Poultry Grower

Amick Farms LLC -Gentrys Poultry Inc.
07.1990 - 12.2009

Millright

Hutto Lumber Co.
05.1988 - 12.1993

High School Diploma -

Ridge Spring Monetta High

Computer Training

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Ronnie Boatwright