Wade Hicks
Troy,IL
Summary
Professional highway maintainer skilled in navigating city streets in inclement weather while keeping passengers safe throughout journey. Proficient in maintaining shuttle vehicle cleanliness, completing paperwork and maintaining accurate records. Understands and follows DOT regulations and traffic laws. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Transportation professional dedicated to delivering packages on time and in perfect condition. Offering excellent interpersonal and time management skills. Seasoned Driver with safe driving record and positive attitude. Highly effective and skilled at determining best routes. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning Type field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record. Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Winter Highway Maintainer
Illinois Department Of Transportation
Collinsville Il
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Drove motor vehicles to job sites.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Increased public satisfaction by addressing concerns related to highway projects in a timely manner through community outreach efforts.
- Drove bulldozers, road graders and other heavy equipment to level earth.
- Leveraged scraper to cut and spread fill material.
- Operated tractor-trailer to transport heavy construction equipment.
Driver
J&l Contracting Llc
Springfield, MO
04.2024 - Current
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Ensured timely deliveries by strictly following routes, using GPS navigation systems, and staying updated on road conditions.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of geography and local roads for optimal route selection.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
Driver
RJW Transport
11240 Katherines Crossing, Woodridge , IL 60517
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
Unemployment
Unemployment
04.2023 - 09.2023
Winter Highway Maintainer
Illinois Department Of Transportation
Troy, IL
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed inspections, diagnostics and troubleshooting on structures, equipment and devices and determined appropriate repair work.
- Performed installations and conducted repair work on railroad crossing signals and components to bolster safety.
- Meticulously documented all repairs and maintenance performed and provided Job Title with Timeframe reports.
- Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects.
- Replaced defective wiring, broken lenses or burned-out light bulbs.
- Drove motor vehicles to job sites.
- Tested air lines and air cylinders on pneumatically operated gates.
- Lubricated moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Driver
J&l Contracting Llc
Troy, IL
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
- Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.
Driver
Martin Brower
Lebanon, IL
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
- Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.
- Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
Driver
Ray Lafore Truck Service
Belleville, IL
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
- Kept management looped in on daily activities by updating logs with information such as mileage, gas use and special incidents.
- Coordinated efficient merchandise loading and unloading to keep up with tight schedules.
Education
Fire Science 2&3
Swic
Belleville, IL01.2015
New Athens High School
New Athens, IL08.1997
Skills
- Road Safety
- Handheld Devices
- Lockout and Tagout Processes
- Personnel Protection
- Hand Saw
- Power Saws
- Snow Blowers
- Safety Protocols
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Operational Safety
- Pallet Jacks
- Company Standards
- OSHA Regulations
- Safe Work Practices
- Parts Replacement
- Timely Project Completion
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Sourcing Requirements
- Accident Prevention
- Scissor Lifts
- Machine Setting
- Hand Trucks
- Job and Task Observation
- General Housekeeping
- Backhoe Operation
- Heavy Labor
- Performing Routine Maintenance
- Safety Standards
- Reading Comprehension
- Graphic design
Training
Snow and ice training, flagger training, hazardous materials training,diversity Equity Inclusion and accessibility training
LGBTQIA + Equity and Inclusion training
Ethics training and Harassment and Discrimination training
Timeline
Driver
J&l Contracting Llc
04.2024 - Current
Winter Highway Maintainer
Illinois Department Of Transportation
12.2023 - 04.2024
Driver
RJW Transport
09.2023 - Current
Unemployment
Unemployment
04.2023 - 09.2023
Winter Highway Maintainer
Illinois Department Of Transportation
12.2022 - 04.2023
Driver
J&l Contracting Llc
09.2020 - 12.2022
Driver
Martin Brower
03.2018 - 09.2020
Driver
Ray Lafore Truck Service
03.2016 - 03.2018
Fire Science 2&3
Swic
New Athens High School