Ryan Szymanski
Redding,CA
Summary
I was raised in and educated in Redding, CA where I excelled in school and sports. After graduating from Enterprise High School I worked in the grocery and construction fields. At age of 20, I enlisted in the US Navy where I worked with H60 Bravo helicopters. After being honorably discharged I moved back to Redding where I have been working in various trades and truck driving as I am looking for the right career. My various skills and abilities can be well utilized in a desired career.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver/Laborer
Eddie Axner Construction
Redding, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
Logging Truck Driver
Sierra Pacific
Anderson, CA
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
Groundsman
Conley Tree And Brush
Cottonwood, CA
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained and operated chainsaws and chippers to reduce safety hazards and support productivity.
- Followed safety regulations and company procedures to safeguard personnel and equipment.
- Assisted with removal of hazardous trees, safely cutting limbs and removing trunks.
- Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
Laborer
North Woods Excavating INC
Anderson, CA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
Laborer
Stewart Engineering
Redding, CA
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
Truck Driver/Laborer
Eddie Axner Excavating
Redding, CA
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
Truck Driver
Walmart Transportation (private Fleet)
Red Bluff, CA
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Truck Driver
XPO Logistics
Redding, CA
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Hauled doubles from home terminal to designated terminal
- Loading and unloading trailers to bring back to home terminal
Truck Driver
Walmart Distribution
Red Bluff, CA
10.2015 - 07.2016
Truck Driver
USF Reddaway (yellow Freight)
Anderson, CA
08.2005 - 10.2015
- Hauled Doubles
- Broke up Doubles to deliver freight
- Outside sales
- City and out bound dispatch
- Dock and forklift
- Line haul
Education
No Degree -
US Truck Driver Training School
San Diego, CA06.2003
High School Diploma -
Enterprise High School
Redding, CA06.1997
Skills
- Truck Driving for over 19 years from delivering freight, hauling doubles, long haul, construction and logging
- Dispatch inbound and outbound
- Sales
- Dock work
- Forklift operator
- Truck driving endorsements
- Load Safety
- OSHA Requirements
- Shipping and Packaging
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
Timeline
Truck Driver/Laborer
Eddie Axner Construction
06.2023 - Current
Logging Truck Driver
Sierra Pacific
03.2021 - 06.2023
Groundsman
Conley Tree And Brush
08.2020 - 03.2021
Laborer
North Woods Excavating INC
08.2019 - 08.2020
Laborer
Stewart Engineering
12.2018 - 08.2019
Truck Driver/Laborer
Eddie Axner Excavating
03.2018 - 12.2018
Truck Driver
Walmart Transportation (private Fleet)
03.2017 - 03.2018
Truck Driver
XPO Logistics
07.2016 - 03.2017
Truck Driver
Walmart Distribution
10.2015 - 07.2016
Truck Driver
USF Reddaway (yellow Freight)
08.2005 - 10.2015
No Degree -
US Truck Driver Training School
High School Diploma -
Enterprise High School