Zachary Swanson
Harlan,IA
Summary
Dedicated Concrete Mixer Driver with a proven track record at Echco Concrete LLC, excelling in safe driving practices and equipment maintenance. Recognized for reliability and critical thinking, I effectively ensured timely deliveries while training new drivers and enhancing customer satisfaction through proactive problem-solving and efficient operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Mixer Driver
Echco Concrete LLC
10.2022 - Current
- Transported ready mixed concrete from plant to construction job sites in alignment with specifications.
- 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.
- Equipment safety
- Trained new drivers on basic tasks and company safety regulations.
- Truck maintenance
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- Inspected, serviced and cleaned mixer truck and equipment, focusing on safety.
- Commercial truck inspections
- Mapped and followed routes with GPS in alignment with strict timeframes.
- Power tool safety
- Inspect vehicles before and after use and troubleshot issues.
- Followed safe vehicle operations procedures to protect team members and equipment from damage.
- Worked with production manager in timely delivery of concrete to key clients.
- Maintained clean and functioning agitator truck.
- Valid Iowa driver's license
Concrete Laborer
Local Contractor
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Trained new laborers in crew processes and safety behaviors.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Operated diverse manual and power tools to cut and shape concrete to required specifications.
- Safely operated concrete-cutting and finishing drills, power saws and trowels to complete assigned tasks.
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Assisted with installation of steel and anchor bolts to reinforce concrete.
- Participated in concrete pouring and finishing, expertly managing application of sealers and curing compounds.
Forklift Operator
Menards Distribution Center
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
Farm Hand and Maintenance
Private Agricultural Farm
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Iowa Western Community College
Harlan, IASkills
- Critical thinking
- Safe driving practices
- Task prioritization
- Organizational skills
- Material handling
- Operation Monitoring
- Mechanical maintenance
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Load securement
- Tool management
- Equipment Repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Power and hand tool use
- OSHA
Timeline
Concrete Mixer Driver
Echco Concrete LLC
10.2022 - Current
Concrete Laborer
Local Contractor
07.2022 - 10.2022
Forklift Operator
Menards Distribution Center
07.2018 - 06.2022
Farm Hand and Maintenance
Private Agricultural Farm
03.2015 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Iowa Western Community College