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Work History
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Certification
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Samuel Deel

Regional Truck Driver
Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dependable, professional, and well versed automotive and heavy diesel maintainer with a prominent background in discipline and leadership. Skilled in working in less than favorable conditions while maintaining a standard of wok. CDL-A holder with two years mountain driving experience.

Always striving to show up to place of work in the best condition possible in order to provide the most value wherever I'm needed.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CDL A OTR Flatbed Driver

System Transport
09.2022 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Fastened chains, straps, and binders to secure load during transit, as well as tarping and un-tarping.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Regular mountain driving and driving in harsh weather
  • Completed company safety training in accordance with current FMCSA regulations.
  • Operated Kenworth T680's with 48 foot flatbed trailer.

Flatbed Truck Driver

Lowes Home Improvment
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • 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.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Hired on as a local flatbed delivery driver for Lowes. Type of truck and trailer used was a day cab with a 43 foot flatbed trailer with moffet. Responsibilities consisted primarily of coordinating with lowes associates and recieving department to verify customer orders, gather and organize store product for the current weeks orders, and deliver product on flatbed locally to residents in town. Driver was responsible for proper loading and securement of store product as well as route planning to ensure timely delivery.
  • Moffet certified

Stryker Systems Maintainer Team Leader

U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2016 - 03.2022

Served Connus and Oconnus in the U.S. Army as a Stryker Systems Maintainer(91S) and a wheeled vehicle recovery specialist(H8).


Responsibilities included:

  • Running diagnostics and troubleshooting malfunctions
  • Repair and replacement of components using advanced test equipment, precision hand tools, and technical manuals and diagrams.
  • Operate and maintain recovery vehicles
  • Use of standard procedures to rig and recover wheeled vehicles.
  • Knowledge of oxygen and acetylene gas welding, various recovery methods, as well as boom, hoist, and winch operations.
  • Recovery of mired, overturned and disabled vehicles.

Light Maintenance and Repair Tech.

Pep Boys Auto Parts & Service
03.2016 - 06.2016

Performed light duty maintenance and repairs on customer vehicles(various makes and models of cars and light duty trucks).


Responsibilities included:


  • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment before, during, and after vehicle maintenance is completed.
  • Safe operation of shop equipment including various power tools, tire mounting and balancing machines, and shop lifts.
  • Performed brake changes, oil and other fluid changes, tire mounting and balancing, wheel alignments, and varying light duty maintenance.
  • Used scan tool to read vehicle fault codes and run diagnostics for those issues.



Education

No Degree - Stryker Systems

U.S. Army Ordnance School
Ft. Lee, VA

No Degree - CDL-A

United States Truck Driving School
Fountain, CO
04.2022

High School Diploma -

Diamond Oaks CDC
Cincinnati, OH
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Oak Hills High School
Cincinnati, OH
05.2016

Skills

  • Route Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Maintenance Knowledge (Auto and Diesel)
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Decision Making
  • Class A CDL
  • Leadership
  • Work as part of a team
  • Manage a team
  • Experience with budget allocation
  • Experience with Caterpillar Engines
  • Physically fit / capable of moving heavy objects
  • Basic / intermediate level computer knowledge
  • 2 years European driving experience / familiarization with German road signs and traffic regulations

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 5 soldiers. Responsible for training in weapon proficiency, self-discipline, physical fitness, and proficiency in their MOS. Those MOS's included: Stryker Systems Maintainers, Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics, Construction Equipment Mechanics, and Tactical Power Equipment Maintainers
  • Qualified and trained company of 74 soldiers on safe driving and operation of various miliary vehicles, including issuing and validating military drivers permits upon completion of training
  • Exceeded standards of performance as an Army Driver Examiner by temporarily filling the role of Army Master Driver(battalion level) during a field exercise spanning 2 months
  • Received Distinguished Honor Graduate upon completion of Stryker Systems Maintainer AIT
  • Received 4 Army achievement medals for exceeding standards of performance and leadership in the field

Certification

  • Refrigerant Recovery / Recycle certification
  • U.S. Army Basic Leader course(communication, intro to management, supervision)
  • Army Driver Examiner Certification
  • CDL-A holder
  • Secret Clearance
  • U.S. Army Airborne School
  • Current U.S. Passport


Timeline

CDL A OTR Flatbed Driver

System Transport
09.2022 - Current

Flatbed Truck Driver

Lowes Home Improvment
05.2022 - 08.2022

Stryker Systems Maintainer Team Leader

U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2016 - 03.2022

Light Maintenance and Repair Tech.

Pep Boys Auto Parts & Service
03.2016 - 06.2016

No Degree - Stryker Systems

U.S. Army Ordnance School

No Degree - CDL-A

United States Truck Driving School

High School Diploma -

Diamond Oaks CDC

High School Diploma -

Oak Hills High School
Samuel DeelRegional Truck Driver