Tyler Ritchey
College Station
Summary
Reliable and skilled professional with hands-on experience in operating and maintaining ready mix trucks as well as batching concrete and running the plant. Strong emphasis on safety, punctuality, and delivering high-quality results. Adept at collaborating with team members and adapting quickly to changing demands. Known for precise handling of materials, high level problem solving with delivery schedule maintaining equipment, and ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ready Mix Driver Trainer/Batch Man
Knife River
Bryan, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Operated ready mix trucks to deliver concrete efficiently to construction sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Communicated with dispatchers to coordinate timely deliveries and resolve issues.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and documentation for tracking purposes.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills while handling unexpected delays or complications during deliveries.
Derrickhand
Patterson-UTI
Midland, TX
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Maintained proper fluid levels in the mud pits, ensuring smooth operation throughout the drilling process.
- Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Optimized drilling processes through meticulous analysis of mud properties, making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Assisted in rig maintenance, enhancing operational readiness and safety compliance.
Driver Manager
Black Swan, Inc
Bryan, TX
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed driver schedules to ensure optimal route efficiency and resource allocation.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing incidents and enhancing compliance with regulations.
- Trained new drivers on company policies and vehicle operation standards for consistent service quality.
- Analyzed route performance data to identify improvement opportunities in delivery operations.
U.S. Marine
USMC Reserves
Austin, TX
06.2011 - 06.2022
- Led small teams in executing tactical operations during training exercises and missions.
- Trained new recruits on safety protocols and operational procedures, enhancing team readiness.
- Coordinated logistical support for equipment and supplies, ensuring mission success.
- Developed training materials to improve skills and knowledge retention among enlisted personnel.
- Led training exercises to enhance operational readiness and team cohesion.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment deployment and maintenance.
Education
High School -
A&M Consolidated High School
College Station, TX08-2025
CDL Class A - CDL Class A
Black Wolf
Bryan, TX08-2025
Skills
- Fall protection awareness
- Customer relations
- Problem solving
- Safe driving practices
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Hand signal communication
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Forklift operations
- First aid training
- Hazardous materials handling
- Schedule coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
Awarded Certificate of Commendation three times for stepping into roles above my rank and excelling in my duties that I was expected to perform while in the Marine Corps.
After four and a half months of working as a ready mix driver, I was hand picked by the Plant manager to learn how to batch and run the plant. I have been batching since April 2026. I am also a certified Top Drum trainer
Certification
- Certified Derrickhand, Patterson UTI - 2023 - Current
- CDL Class A, Permit - June 2025
Timeline
Ready Mix Driver Trainer/Batch Man
Knife River
11.2025 - Current
Derrickhand
Patterson-UTI
05.2023 - 10.2025
Driver Manager
Black Swan, Inc
12.2020 - 09.2022
U.S. Marine
USMC Reserves
06.2011 - 06.2022
High School -
A&M Consolidated High School
CDL Class A - CDL Class A
Black Wolf