Wayne Jones
Middlesex,NJ
Summary
Have been a commercial level Driver since 1986. Have operated numerous types of such vehicles in that time, such as school buses, tour(Coach)Buses, Limousines(Stretch, Van and Sedans), Airport Fueling trucks, Refrigerated 3-axle Vans and Concrete Mixers. Has a clean driving record, both personal and professional, holding a NJ CDL Class B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements. I've amassed a knowledge of much of the NJ/NY area, with experience in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Was forced to step away when Wife became ill and needed full time care, especially when condition was worsened by a fall sustained in a Rehab Center, which disabled and left bedridden. Condition worsened in the past year, resulting in Passing on Nov. 15, 2023. Am now seeking to rejoin the workforce in previous capacity as a Driver.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal In-Home Caregiver
Public Partnerships, LLC
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client
Receiving Forklift Operator
Lowe's Home Improvement Center
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- 11 months incident-free operation
Concrete Mixer Driver
Weldon Materials
03.2016 - 09.2020
- Transported ready mixed concrete from plant to construction job sites in alignment with specifications.
- Worked with production manager in timely delivery of concrete to key clients.
- Maintained safety and efficiency with proper handling of tools, equipment and product.
- Addressed complaints from customers in collaboration with managers and supervisors to maintain satisfaction.
- Inspected, serviced and cleaned mixer truck and equipment, focusing on safety.
- Commercial truck inspections
- Inspect vehicles before and after use and troubleshot issues.
- Followed safe vehicle operations procedures to protect team members and equipment from damage.
- Mapped and followed routes with GPS in alignment with strict timeframes.
- Valid NJ Class B CDL driver's license
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Trained in equipment and daily plant operations safety
Refrigerated Van Driver(Class B)
Halls Fast Motor Freight(Now AmeriCold)
02.2007 - 03.2016
- Utilized maps, GPS, landmarks and traffic conditions to expertly navigate to and from destinations efficiently.
- Conducted inspections on vehicles prior to use at beginning of shift each day.
- Maintained vehicle by refueling, performing regular fluid level checks and cleaning interior and exterior of vehicle.
- Handled Loading/Unloading of Frozen/Refrigerated Foods
- Observed and followed traffic laws and regulations specifically reinforcing public and client safety.
- Performed minor repairs to vehicles such as tire changes, fluid top-offs, windshield wiper replacement and tire pressure checks.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Refrigerated straight trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance
Education
High School Diploma -
Plainfield High School
Plainfield, NJ06.1982
Skills
- CDL Class B(NJ) Licensed Driver, w/Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements Also Forklift Skills and Certification
- Skilled in Passenger and Freight Transport
- Ability to read Printed maps as well as GPS
- Clean Driving Record, both Personal and Occupational
- Commercial Driving Experience in six States
- US Veteran(Air Force, 1982-93, Honorably Discharged)
- Recently worked as Caregiver for then-Disabled Wife thru New Jersey Medicaid Personal Preference Program
Hobbies
I am an advanced-amateur Photographer, as well as an avid Outdoorsman. I love fishing and Paddlesports, specifically Kayaking and SUP Boarding.
Additional Information
I am a US Air Force Veteran, seeing service in Active and Reserve components from 1982-93. I was discharged as an E-4 Sergeant under the previous Enlisted structure, and saw service during Operations Just Cause and Desert Shield/Storm.
Timeline
Receiving Forklift Operator
Lowe's Home Improvement Center
05.2021 - 04.2022
Personal In-Home Caregiver
Public Partnerships, LLC
09.2020 - 11.2023
Concrete Mixer Driver
Weldon Materials
03.2016 - 09.2020
Refrigerated Van Driver(Class B)
Halls Fast Motor Freight(Now AmeriCold)
02.2007 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Plainfield High School
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