To establish myself in a rewarding career, that makes a difference in people’s lives. And to work for a corporation that provides the resources, training, and support to develop new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Weight Scale Inspector I
Florida Department of Transportation
11.2022 - Current
Enforces provisions of weight laws, including vehicle registration requirements and compliance with fuel tax requirements of commercial vehicles
Use automated scales and measuring devices to determine weight of commercial vehicles and cargo
Calculate vehicles axle and gross weights of those vehicles, according to weight, law formulas to detect violations
Checks vehicles for compliance with, or violation of, fuel tax requirements, issues temporary permits, assesses permit fees, and issues civil citations when violations are detected
Determine amount of penalties and issues overweight citations for all axle gross and combination of axle spacing violations, and violations of permits and improper licensing
Assist the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) with collecting overdue citation payments; as well as working closely with Florida State Troopers and conducts frequent checks with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA)
Completes required incident reports for all citations involving permit violations, licensing violations, impounded vehicles, and protested cases
Review special permit issues for certain overweight vehicles for compliance with permit provisions
Inspect license plates and registration certificates of vehicles, for expiration or improper weight classification, according to the declared gross vehicle weight, and conducts necessary inquires with issuing authorities to determine if violations are present
Require vehicles to be off-loaded when gross vehicle weight exceeds the legal weight by 6,000 pounds or more in accordance with Florida Statutes
Assists owners and operators of vehicles by furnishing information and interpreting state weight laws.
Coach Operator/Commercial Coach Instructor
C-Tran
01.2015 - 06.2022
While in the training department I facilitate classroom training for new C-Tran employees, supervisors personnel, teaching basic rules of the road, defensive driving skills, general work safety, traffic safety regulations, bus ramps operations, customer service skills, and how to properly handle customers with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, train on refresher courses for long standing employees returning to work or annual refresher trainings, conduct CDL training and moc-testing, train behind-the-wheel/road training for new C-Tran employees, supervisors and, conduct safety pre-inspections on all buses, train on drug and alcohol abuse
Provide great customer service, complete any accident reports for employees accurately and thorough, inspect the bus before any operations, operate the radio to communicate with the dispatcher, learn and follow daily routes, fully understand the traffic laws and ordinances and safety rules and demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
Heavy Equipment Driver
Central Pre-Mix Concrete
03.2014 - 10.2014
Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure safe operational order and report maintenance or repair issues; manipulated truck steering wheel shifter and other various levers and knobs necessary for operation of truck and associated equipment; operated trucks to deliver to construction sites as specified, in a safe and efficient manner, obeyed all applicable laws and followed dispatch instructions; maintained communication with dispatch as necessary; maintained operator logs, forms and records in accordance with company policy and Department of Transportation regulations.
Highway Worker/Heavy Equipment Operator
Adams County Public Works
06.2013 - 01.2014
Performed a full range of semi-skilled maintenance duties involved in the maintenance, installation, and repair of structures, roads/highways, drainage systems, traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic lights, grounds, trails, and/or related systems; operated light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment including sweepers, loaders, backhoes, graders, dual-axle tilt trailers, tandem axle dump trucks, and bobtail trucks, in support of a variety of maintenance and construction operations involving streets, highways, storm water drainage, parks, and related systems; performed daily pre-check and post-check inspections of equipment to ensure safe operation; initiated and maintained temporary traffic controls, barricades, and warning signs properly at assigned job sites as needed.
Equipment Operator
Franklin County Public Works
02.2012 - 05.2013
Operated 22,000 to 54,000 GVW trucks and other large pieces of equipment such as loaders, back-hoe and skid-steers
Repaired damaged guardrail and signposts, patched potholes, cleared brush, maintained the roadway drainage ditches, box culverts and bridges
Performed traffic control, as well as snow and ice removal
Often implemented work in areas of high traffic volume while performing normal job functions
Emergency call outs worked extended shifts on short notice
Maintain county roads, buildings, and grounds
Repaired bridge decks, railing and bridge structures
Repair traffic signs and supports; loads, transports, unloads and applies stone, gravel, dirt, water asphalt, crack sealing material, paint, sand and any other road maintenance material to county roads in pick-ups, six-to-ten-wheel dump trucks, truck-tractor with lowboy, belly or water tank trailers, tilt trailer and other specialized equipment
Tree trimming and Applied herbicides to kill weeds
Perform flagging duties as required, operate Mobil radio on a daily basis to receive instructions or relay information, keep a record of materials and application rates in maintenance activities along with time documentation on all projects and activities.
Supervised inmates and CI staff; In the supervisor role, I directed work on the production floor, set performance expectations, provide feedback, and held workers accountable
I was involved in providing support to help the workers develop and skill improvement
As supervisor I was responsible for teaching workers specific technical skills that will enhance their employability
Transported and delivered Correctional Industries/DOC products to customer sites
Operated vehicles rated at 60,000+GVW or more, including Semi-tractor/trailer, Straight-Truck and Roll-off Garbage Trucks
Drove trucks on Washington State roads and highways, including, congested large metropolitan areas
Performed work in all weather conditions
Maintained trip records and all Washington state truck logs
Responsible for bills of lading, transport orders, weight slips and other load documentation
Performed all pre-trip inspections on vehicles prior to their use
Monitor subordinate employees, methods, procedures to evaluate and develop efficient work practices
Met with program supervisors and department managers at staff meetings to discuss and identify anticipated supply requirements, recommend quality and quantity of supplies and/or materials to be procured
Maintained security and control over offenders and issued infractions as necessary
Overseen & managed a small warehouse for the supplies of fabrication materials inside of a State Prison
Participated in monthly physical inventories, then advised management as necessary to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Education
A.B - Business Management Human Resource Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
GPA: 3.0
Skills
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Customer Satisfaction
Inspecting Vehicles
Word Processing
Spreadsheet Tracking
Equipment Function Testing
Certification
Class A CDL License - 17 years
Work Availability
monday
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evening
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Weight Scale Inspector I - Florida Department of Transportation