Russell Millsaps
Louisville,United States
Summary
Experienced painter with a background in construction and transportation of Hazmat looking to showcase painting skills. Knowledge of residential and commercial painting, both indoor and outdoor. Familiar with most tools and techniques and eager to learn new skills and fresh ideas. Experienced with lifts and construction and warehouse equipment. Possesses a positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow. Detail and safety oriented with a desire for precision.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
UT Battelle LLC
Oak Ridge, TN
07.2022 - Current
- Logistical Services Group for Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Transport visitors and customers on and off site via taxis and busses
- Transport equipment and materials in support of craft workers
- Transport and deliver fuel and liquid nitrogen to customers throughout the Lab
- Inspect equipment to ensure safe operation and report any findings for repair
- Maintain records of charge numbers and enter time accurately
- Stage and transport "Dog Bone" at Nuclear Reactor site
- Comply with State and Federal laws for commercial vehicles
Truck Driver/ Building Maintenance
McNutt Oil Company
Knoxville, TN
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Delivered fuels and oils in accordance with federal hazmat guidelines
- Maintained commercial buildings, parking lots and canopies
- Pressure washed and painted exterior surfaces
- Pressure washed parking lots and fuel islands
- Utilized different tools, materials and techniques depending on task and situation
- Painted bollards, curbing, and parking/ no parking spaces as well as handicap designations
- Prepped and painted interiors in commercial buildings
- Plumbing and Electrical repairs
- Documented job orders
- Inventoried and purchased supplies and materials
- Ensured proper PPE at all times
- Ensured safety of customers through signage and barricades
- Maintained clean and organized work environment
- Utilized ladders and lifts to complete tasks
- Warehousing and inventory
- Operated material handling equipment
Truck Driver/ Maintenance Technician
National Gas Distributors
Knoxville, TN
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Transported propane to customers and bulk plant
- Pressure washed, sandblasted and painted storage tanks utilizing epoxy paint
- Prepped and painted customer tanks
- Prepped and painted commercial buildings and fencing
- Striped parking lots and refreshed handicap designation
- Delivered and installed customer tanks and equipment
- Transferred Propane from railcars to on site storage
- Maintained inventory for products and materials
- Maintained record of work orders
- Ensured proper PPE use at all times
- Operated various lifts and equipment
- Maintained grounds and facilities
- Ensured organized and clean work environment
Transport Driver
Petroleum Transport Company Inc
Knoxville, TN
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and efficient manner.
- Checked all shipment paperwork to ensure accuracy of delivery items.
- Maintained records of daily deliveries and pickups, including times, products, or services delivered.
- Adhered to safety regulations while driving vehicles on public roads.
- Delivered cargo safely to assigned destinations in a timely manner.
- Reported any incidents or accidents to management immediately.
- Maintained cleanliness of truck interior and exterior and ensured vehicle was fueled at end of shift.
- Assisted with loading and unloading process as needed by using proper equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Followed established routes for delivery and pickup of goods.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Prepared bills of lading and invoices when required.
- Monitored road conditions and adjusted route accordingly to ensure timely arrival at destination.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout all stages of delivery process.
Truck Driver
Wilson Trucking Corporation
Knoxville, TN
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, dangerous curves., in order to plan most efficient routes.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
Truck Driver
Kelsan
Knoxville, TN
10.2010 - 09.2014
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, dangerous curves., in order to plan most efficient routes.
Laborer
Handy Randy's Remodeling
Knoxville, TN
02.2007 - 03.2011
- Various skills in construction and remodeling including drywall repair, wallpaper removal, prepping and painting
- Interior and exterior prepping and painting with various materials, tools and techniques
- Commercial and residential buildings
- Use of ladders and lifts to complete tasks
- Estimation and purchase of materials
- Maintained clean and organized work environment
- Worked in customer homes and businesses while occupied
- Ensured complete satisfaction and accommodated changes
- Created safe environment through use of proper PPE
- Identified and utilized proper materials and disposal
- Installed flooring and millwork
- Installed plumbing fixtures
- Moved and reset furniture to complete tasks
Truck Driver/ Construction Manager
Brad Hennry Excavating and Building
Knoxville, TN
05.2006 - 10.2010
- Transported and operated equipment for land clearing, excavation and site prep
- Overseen spec and custom home projects
- Coordinated processes and deliveries of materials
- Installed flooring, millwork and fixtures
- Prepped and painted interior and exterior residential finishes
- Estimated and ordered materials
- Ensured safe, clean and organized work environment
- Ensured proper PPE use at all times
- Maintained time records and inventory accurately
- Used various materials, tools and techniques to complete painting
Order Selector/General Warehouse Worker
Food Lion LLC
Clinton, TN
02.1999 - 05.2006
- Operated electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport products between warehouse aisles, maintaining accuracy and meeting or exceeding production quota
- Operated material handling and lifting equipment including scissor lifts
- Served on safety committee for 4 years
- Participated in DLOT management training program
- Prepped, painted and maintained safety railing and striping
- Prepped, painted and maintained parking space markers and handicap designations
- Prepped and painted interior offices and surfaces
- Maintained safe environment through PPE and awareness
- Planned, facilitated and implemented Case Ready Meats Program
- Planned, facilitated and implemented Floral Preservation Program
- Brainstormed and Implemented Banana Preservation Program
Lamination Technician
Sea Ray Boats Riverview Facility
Knoxville, TN
01.1998 - 02.1999
- Applied gelcoat via spray gun to molds to create base for boat hulls and decks
- Applied fiberglass resin and mesh via spray/ chop gun to boat hulls and decks
- Rolled fiberglass to be air free and consistent thickness throughout
- Utilized proper PPE to avoid hazards
Education
Certificate of Completion -
Oak Ridge Truck Driving School
Oak Ridge, TN05-2011
High School Diploma -
South Doyle High School
Knoxville, TN05-1997
Skills
- Materials Transport
- Equipment Operation
- Document Management
- Customer-Oriented
- Accurate record keeping
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Dependable and reliable
- Experience with many coatings and finishes
- Residential and commercial paint experience
- Knowledge of tools and processes for prep and painting
- Safety driven
- Self Motivated
- Problem solver
Timeline
Truck Driver
UT Battelle LLC
07.2022 - Current
Truck Driver/ Building Maintenance
McNutt Oil Company
08.2015 - 07.2022
Truck Driver/ Maintenance Technician
National Gas Distributors
03.2015 - 08.2015
Transport Driver
Petroleum Transport Company Inc
12.2014 - 03.2015
Truck Driver
Wilson Trucking Corporation
09.2014 - 12.2014
Truck Driver
Kelsan
10.2010 - 09.2014
Laborer
Handy Randy's Remodeling
02.2007 - 03.2011
Truck Driver/ Construction Manager
Brad Hennry Excavating and Building
05.2006 - 10.2010
Order Selector/General Warehouse Worker
Food Lion LLC
02.1999 - 05.2006
Lamination Technician
Sea Ray Boats Riverview Facility
01.1998 - 02.1999
Certificate of Completion -
Oak Ridge Truck Driving School
High School Diploma -
South Doyle High School
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