Professional driver prepared for this role with strong experience in operating heavy vehicles, ensuring safety, and maintaining equipment. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective collaboration with team members to meet goals. Skilled in navigation, load management, and adhering to schedules and regulations. Respected for focus on achieving results and supporting team success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Jockey Driver
Cargo Group LLC
08.1998 - 01.2000
Enhanced team productivity with effective communication and coordination of tasks.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tools, technologies, and techniques related to jockey driving operations.
Ensured smooth operations within the warehouse by promptly resolving any issues or challenges that arose.
Managed high volumes of incoming shipments, efficiently unloading trucks while minimizing disruption to other warehouse activities.
Locomotive Engineer
Rail Link
01.2000 - 01.2004
Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure the efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
Lead Forklift Operator
Cargo Group LLC
01.2004 - Current
Resolved issues related to damaged goods or misplaced items expeditiously, maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
Communicated effectively with supervisors and peers alike, ensuring a cohesive team environment conducive to productivity.
Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring proper placement of products.
Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
Dump Truck Driver
Hampton Enterprises Holdings, LLC
11.2022 - Current
Hauled materials for large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
Reduced maintenance costs by performing routine upkeep on dump truck equipment and promptly reporting any necessary repairs.
Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
Enhanced operational efficiency by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on dump truck equipment.
Mitigated potential hazards at job sites by consistently following standard operating procedures for loading, unloading, and securing materials within the dump bed area.
Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.