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Education
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Scott Dobson

Coon Rapids,MN

Summary

Experienced transportation professional with a strong background in logistics management and route optimization. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing fleet operations to ensure timely and secure deliveries. Highly regarded for exceptional teamwork skills and adaptability, consistently meeting evolving operational demands with precision and reliability.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Generalist / Work Out of Class Transportation Generalist Sr. / Transportation Generalist Sr.

MN Department of Transportation
08.2018 - Current
  • Supervise training and work plans for daily and seasonal operations
  • Assist crew leads when needed with prioritizing tasks and assignments with regards to training activities, equipment maintenance, and roadway maintenance
  • Provide personnel with feedback, mentoring, and coaching when necessary
  • Ensure operations are being performed in a safe manner, and adhere to MnDOT policies and guidelines

CDL Delivery Driver / Receiving and Delivery Manager

Lowes Home Improvement
04.2008 - 05.2023
  • Work independently and in teams to deliver building materials and install appliances
  • Managed a team of 10+ employees and 3 trucks to cover delivery, receiving, product assembly and repair
  • Coordinated schedules and payroll for direct reports
  • Resolved employee conflicts and issues
  • Supervise to ensure all orders and training operations are being completed in a safe and timely manner
  • Managed hazardous material process in compliance with federal regulations and company Policies
  • Optimized delivery routes and responsible for preventative maintenance of delivery fleet

CDL Truck Driver

Lepage and Sons
10.2014 - 05.2015
  • Worked independently to pick up trash, recycling and compost waste and deliver to various dump sites throughout the Twin Cites metro area

CDL Truck Driver

Smith Farms
05.2006 - 12.2007
  • Transported gravel to asphalt plants in the Twin Cities metro area

Education

A.A.S. - Law Enforcement

Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester, MN
01.2012

Office Administration -

Minneapolis Business College
Roseville, MN
01.2003

High School - General Studies

Owatonna High School
Owatonna, MN
01.2002

Skills

  • Unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License
  • Tanker Endorsements
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Vehicle operation
  • Trailer operation
  • Power/hand tools usage
  • Chainsaw operation
  • Mower operation
  • Power equipment operation
  • Crew leadership
  • Team leadership
  • Task management
  • Deadline management
  • Computer program proficiency
  • Data tracking
  • Inventory tracking
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Safety management
  • Leadership qualities
  • Supervisory skills
  • Minimal supervision
  • Single Axle Class 33 Qualification
  • Tandem Axle Class 35 Qualification
  • Loader Level 2 Qualification
  • Semi Low Boy Qualification
  • Semi Tanker Trailer Qualification
  • Tow Plow Qualification
  • Skid Steer Qualification
  • PIT Certification
  • Vactor Qualification
  • Mill Qualification
  • Planer-Mill Qualification
  • Time Management Capabilities
  • Team Collaboration Strengths
  • Transportation Regulations Compliance
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Logistics Management
  • Vehicle inspection competency
  • Safety protocol adherence
  • Driver supervision abilities
  • Route planning expertise
  • Load Optimization Techniques
  • Fleet maintenance knowledge
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking and Prioritizing
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Punctuality
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Defensive Driving

Relatedexperience

  • MN Department of Transportation, Transportation Generalist / Work Out of Class Transportation Generalist Sr. / Transportation Generalist Sr., 08/2018, Present, Supervise training and work plans for daily and seasonal operations, Assist crew leads when needed with prioritizing tasks and assignments with regards to training activities, equipment maintenance, and roadway maintenance, Provide personnel with feedback, mentoring, and coaching when necessary, Ensure operations are being performed in a safe manner, and adhere to MnDOT policies and guidelines
  • Lowes Home Improvement, CDL Delivery Driver / Receiving and Delivery Manager, 04/2008, 05/2023, Work independently and in teams to deliver building materials and install appliances, Managed a team of 10+ employees and 3 trucks to cover delivery, receiving, product assembly and repair, Coordinated schedules and payroll for direct reports, Resolved employee conflicts and issues, Supervise to ensure all orders and training operations are being completed in a safe and timely manner, Managed hazardous material process in compliance with federal regulations and company Policies, Optimized delivery routes and responsible for preventative maintenance of delivery fleet
  • Lepage and Sons, CDL Truck Driver, 10/2014, 05/2015, Worked independently to pick up trash, recycling and compost waste and deliver to various dump sites throughout the Twin Cities metro area
  • Smith Farms, CDL Truck Driver, 05/2006, 12/2007, Transported gravel to asphalt plants in the Twin Cities metro area

Equipmentqualifications

  • Single Axle Class 33 Qualified
  • Tandem Axle Class 35 Qualified
  • Loader Level 2 Qualified
  • Semi Low Boy Qualified
  • Semi Tanker Trailer Qualified
  • Tow Plow Qualified
  • Skid Steer Qualified
  • PIT Certified (fork lift)
  • Vactor Qualified
  • Mill Qualified
  • Planer-Mill Qualified

Proficienciesrelatedskills

  • Possess Unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsements and no Air Brake Restrictions
  • Extensive background utilizing heavy equipment, vehicles, trailers, power/hand tools, chainsaws, mowers, and other various types of power equipment to ensure the job is accomplished in a safe and timely manner
  • Experience operating as a crew and team leader while multiple tasks need to be accomplished by set deadlines

Timeline

Transportation Generalist / Work Out of Class Transportation Generalist Sr. / Transportation Generalist Sr.

MN Department of Transportation
08.2018 - Current

CDL Truck Driver

Lepage and Sons
10.2014 - 05.2015

CDL Delivery Driver / Receiving and Delivery Manager

Lowes Home Improvement
04.2008 - 05.2023

CDL Truck Driver

Smith Farms
05.2006 - 12.2007

Office Administration -

Minneapolis Business College

High School - General Studies

Owatonna High School

A.A.S. - Law Enforcement

Rochester Community and Technical College
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