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Wesley  Cook

Wesley Cook

Prairie Home,MO

Summary

Accomplished Concrete Mixer Driver at Columbia Ready Mix, recognized for exceptional driving skills and a pristine record. Demonstrated expertise in heavy equipment operation and problem-solving, ensuring damage-free deliveries and adherence to safety standards. Proven ability to manage time effectively while maintaining professionalism and fostering strong relationships with clients.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Concrete Mixer Driver

Columbia Ready Mix
05.1994 - 05.2025
  • Demonstrated professionalism through exceptional driving skills, maintaining a clean driving record throughout employment tenure. Greenroads ranked in the top tier with fleet elite recognition
  • Expertly navigated tight spaces while maneuvering a loaded concrete mixer truck, ensuring damage-free deliveries every time.
  • Mapped and followed routes with GPS in alignment with strict timeframes.
  • Prevented material loss by monitoring concrete consistency during transport, adjusting water levels as needed.
  • Safely operate Skid Loader, Fork Lift, 950 Front End Loader, Jackhammer, and more.
  • Dispatch/Operate the batch panel to enter mix designs to process concrete batches
  • Managed COD payments and ensured proper documentation for each delivery
  • Maintained safety standards by conducting regular inspections and maintenance on the concrete mixer truck.
  • Ensure proper documentation of delivery tickets, reporting any discrepancies or issues immediately to management.

Boom Truck Operator

Wildcat Materials Inc.
05.1992 - 04.1994
  • Applied use of vehicle stabilizers preventing possible vehicle tipping upon extension of the boom.
  • Inspected and serviced cherry picker vehicle as part of regular preventive maintenance and repair of worn out or broken components.
  • Ensured safe working environment by adhering to OSHA guidelines and company safety policies.
  • Operated multiple types of cherry picker equipment in utility maintenance environments with zero safety incidents.
  • Positioned boom truck and operated lift on uneven and all-terrain conditions.

Shipper and Receiver

Payless Cashways
06.1991 - 08.1992
  • Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
  • Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe working environment by following established workplace safety guidelines.
  • Developed strong relationships with carriers, leading to improved communication and more efficient problem-solving capabilities.
  • Handled international shipments, ensuring proper customs documentation was completed accurately and promptly.
  • Processed and restocked returns.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to the loading area.

Tire and Lube Technician

Plaza Tire
06.1989 - 10.1991
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
  • Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire and lube services.
  • Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
  • Assisted team members in completing complex repairs, fostering collaboration within the workplace.
  • Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Franklin High School
New Franklin, MO

Skills

  • Mechanical tools
  • Safe driving practices
  • Commercial driver's license
  • Professionalism and work ethic
  • Self-motivation and initiative
  • Understanding of traffic laws
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Concrete mixing expertise
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Awards

Ø Fleet Elite recipient 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (Program started in 2015 & Program discontinued in 2019). The award was granted in recognition of Green Roads' nationwide prestigious recognition for consistently demonstrating outstanding safety behind the wheel, achieving a low rate of safety events.

Ø Concrete Driver Load and Quantity Ranking #1-#3 consistency during the program, May 2023-May 2025

Timeline

Concrete Mixer Driver

Columbia Ready Mix
05.1994 - 05.2025

Boom Truck Operator

Wildcat Materials Inc.
05.1992 - 04.1994

Shipper and Receiver

Payless Cashways
06.1991 - 08.1992

Tire and Lube Technician

Plaza Tire
06.1989 - 10.1991

High School Diploma -

New Franklin High School