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Triston Turner

Laurel,MS

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I'm willing to learn anything and everything and work as hard as physically possible. the goal is to constantly evolve skills and ability .

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

OTR Commercial Truck Driver

PTI Transportation
Green Bay, WI
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.

Operations Manager

Irish American Tradesmith Co.
Laurel, MS
03.2009 - 01.2022
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Cut trees and placed felling wedges in strategic locations to achieve desired felling results.
  • Surveyed cutting areas for potentially unsafe surroundings and cleared out plants, machinery and shrubs presenting safety concerns.
  • Moved logs onto trucks or crane hoists for movement to processing destinations based on factors such as size, cut and usability of cut pieces.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tensions.

General Assistant

Reliable Welding & Machine Wrk
Laurel, MS
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Constructed and dismantled components and gathered materials for repairs, maintenance and new installations.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
  • Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials.
  • Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.

Live Haul Driver

Sanderson Farm
Laurel, MS
02.2019 - 04.2020
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Protected orders by properly balancing and bracing loads to prevent shifting and damage.
  • Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
  • Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
  • Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.

OTR Commercial Truck Driver

PTL
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.

Head of Sales and Marketing

TNT Auto Sales
Laurel, MS
01.2009 - 09.2016
  • Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
  • Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
  • Performed competitive analyses and adjusted sales and marketing strategies accordingly.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
  • Evaluated consumer preferences and behaviors, combined with market trends and historical data, to adjust and enhance campaigns.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.

Education

GED -

Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS

Skills

  • Truck Maneuvering
  • Commercial Driving
  • Route Management
  • Safety and Emergency Equipment
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Hardworking and Dedicated
  • Diagnosis and Repair
  • Equipment Selection
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Automotive Maintenance
  • Farm Machinery
  • Mechanics
  • Problem-Solving
  • Troubleshooting
  • Speaking
  • Speech Clarity
  • Construction Techniques
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Safety Procedures
  • Welding and Cutting
  • Demolition and Destruction
  • Worksite Safety and Maintenance
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Superior Work Ethic
  • Team Player
  • Forklift Driving
  • Ditch Digging
  • Bathroom Remodeling
  • Excavation and Construction
  • Water and Sewer Piping
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Hydraulic Lifts
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Good Judgment
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Excavation and Backfilling
  • Stump and Rock Removal
  • Pre and Post-Trip Inspections
  • Land Clearing
  • Load Management
  • Accident Prevention
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Team Leadership
  • Bulldozer Operations
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Parts Welding
  • Hand and Foot Coordination
  • Over the Road Trucking
  • Equipment Transportation
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Felling Trees
  • Power Saws
  • Limbing and Bucking
  • Client Services Quality Control
  • Brush Removal
  • Heavy Labor
  • Project Design
  • Frame Cutting and Assembling
  • Wood Craftsmanship
  • Precision Measurement
  • Wood Selection
  • Custom Design
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Building and Construction
  • Woodworking Tools
  • First Aid
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Forklift Operation
  • Hoist Operations
  • Hand Trucks
  • Steel Cutting
  • Parts and Components Fabrication
  • Plasma Cutters
  • Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
  • Welding Techniques
  • Hand Torches
  • Power Tools Operations
  • Band Saws
  • Basic Tools
  • Custom Fabrication
  • Painting and Plumbing Work Oversight
  • Budget Administration
  • Defensive Driving
  • Truck Driving
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Power Washing
  • Gravel Shoveling
  • Damage Prevention
  • Hazard and Defect Detection
  • Electrical Safety
  • Electrical Maintenance and Repair
  • Repairing Wiring

Timeline

OTR Commercial Truck Driver

PTI Transportation
06.2022 - Current

General Assistant

Reliable Welding & Machine Wrk
02.2021 - 12.2021

Live Haul Driver

Sanderson Farm
02.2019 - 04.2020

OTR Commercial Truck Driver

PTL
01.2019 - 03.2019

Operations Manager

Irish American Tradesmith Co.
03.2009 - 01.2022

Head of Sales and Marketing

TNT Auto Sales
01.2009 - 09.2016

GED -

Jones County Junior College

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