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William Dewar III

Grimes,IA

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning the field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Rough Carpenter

Graphite Construction Group
03.2021 - Current
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
  • Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
  • Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
  • Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
  • Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
  • Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
  • Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
  • Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
  • Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
  • Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
  • Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
  • Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
  • Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
  • Worked at 1 or more Job sites per day tackling multiple tasks per job site

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
  • Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
  • Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
  • Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
  • Transferred products between distribution centers and retail locations with as many as [18] stops per day.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Liberty Tire Recycling
05.2019 - 02.2020
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

Class A CDL Truck Driver/Lumber Yard Worker

Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Company
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Restocked lumber and building materials to maintain adequate supply for customers.
  • Built loads and loaded trucks for outbound delivery.
  • Assisted customers with loading lumber and other various building materials.
  • Lifted, moved and handled various building materials throughout yard using forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Maintained appearance of yard and racks by disposing of trash and debris and keeping stock organized.
  • Interacted directly with customers, suppliers and co-workers and displayed professional communication skills.
  • Demonstrated highest level of ethical conduct when dealing with customers, team members and management.
  • Loaded lumber and building materials into storage facilities.
  • Worked evenings, weekends and holidays to meet needs of business.
  • Assisted in preparing shipments by staging, counting and documenting materials and supported refurbishment teams with load outs and equipment staging.

Class A CDL Truck Driver

CoreMark International
06.2015 - 02.2016
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • 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.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.

Class A CDL Truck Driver

McLane Western
03.2015 - 05.2015
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
  • Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
  • Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Frac Equipment Operator

Halliburton Energy Services
05.2014 - 02.2015
  • Conducted routine field safety audits to enforce pre- and post-trip standards.
  • Examined proper lubrication and functioning of pumps and mechanical equipment through.
  • Maintained supplies inventory by frequently checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for needed supplies.
  • Operated equipment to cut metals into frames as per designs.
  • Maneuvered control panels to regulate and coordinate product flow rates.
  • Lifted, installed and removed equipment in extreme weather conditions and temperatures.
  • Took on added shifts to accomplish work required to meet customer requirements and schedules.
  • Replaced and maintained valves by replacing O-rings on fluid ends
  • Measured, weighed and mixed chemical ingredients together using and equipment.

Dairy Farm Hand

Faith Dairy
11.2013 - 01.2014
  • Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
  • Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
  • Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of cows, prioritizing health and wellness.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using tractor and skid loader tools for optimal health of the cows.
  • Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
  • Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends, and identifying areas of concern.

Asphalt Laborer

Apex Asphalt
05.2013 - 10.2013
  • Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
  • Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
  • Directed traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
  • Measured out jobs and calculated materials needed.

Lot Technician

Rocky’s Auto
12.2012 - 02.2013
  • Parked and retrieved cars according to customer needs.
  • Followed safety protocols for personal, guest and automobile safety.
  • Conducted regular spot checks to verify appropriate and safe parking of all vehicles.
  • Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.

Firearms Sales Associate

Gander Mountain Company
10.2012 - 12.2012
  • Maintained knowledge of, employed and enforced best practices for safe handling of firearms and accessories.
  • Processed as many as [Number] background checks daily using both [Software] and traditional NICS phone-in checks.
  • Assisted customers with purchasing decisions by providing relevant product and regulatory information.
  • Monitored sales floor to identity customer service opportunities or need for loss prevention control measures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
Denver, CO
05.2011

No Degree - Range Science And Management

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Skills

  • Heavy Labor
  • Active Listening
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Organizational Skills
  • Workplace Organization
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Project Requirements
  • Materials Movement
  • Calculations and Measurements
  • Materials movement
  • Following instructions
  • PPE Compliance
  • Maintenance and Repair

Timeline

Rough Carpenter

Graphite Construction Group
03.2021 - Current

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
12.2020 - 03.2021

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Liberty Tire Recycling
05.2019 - 02.2020

Class A CDL Truck Driver/Lumber Yard Worker

Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Company
04.2016 - 05.2019

Class A CDL Truck Driver

CoreMark International
06.2015 - 02.2016

Class A CDL Truck Driver

McLane Western
03.2015 - 05.2015

Frac Equipment Operator

Halliburton Energy Services
05.2014 - 02.2015

Dairy Farm Hand

Faith Dairy
11.2013 - 01.2014

Asphalt Laborer

Apex Asphalt
05.2013 - 10.2013

Lot Technician

Rocky’s Auto
12.2012 - 02.2013

Firearms Sales Associate

Gander Mountain Company
10.2012 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning

No Degree - Range Science And Management

University of Wyoming
William Dewar III