Charles Preston
***** ** ******** **. *******, Texas 77015
Cell: 757. 602.6990 ****************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Twenty years experience in the truck driving field
Three years of experience in Supervisor/Training in demanding, fast paced work environments
Three years of Fork lifting operational skills
Three years Warehouse Shipping and Receiving
Three years of Customer Service Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CORE COMPERTENCIES
American spotting: Houston, Texas (October, 2008 – Present)
Yard Driver
Responsible to maintain a neat and orderly storage lot oriented toward maximizing efficiency in servicing the plant needs.
Operate Yard Truck in a safe numerous roll-on/roll-off procedures daily involving loaded and empty containers.
Drive and operate vehicle under 15 mph in and around the plant and storage lot/staging area.
Be cognizant of the reality that the operation is a low mileage severe duty function requiring particular attention to preventive maintenance checks and services as well as actual scheduled vehicle maintenance
Must function and interact on a daily basis with plant personnel and comply with plant safety requirements.
Communicates using cellular telephone or 2-way radio with dispatch, operations, and plant personnel.
Security of valuable commodities and the storage area itself are a major area of concern for the Yard Jockey, occasionally requiring guidance from supervisory personnel regarding disposition.
Copland Spotting: Williamsburg, Virginia (September, 1998 – October 2008)
Yard Driver
Responsible for operating shuttles to move trailers from building to building, staging area and from various loading dock doors. Receiving instructions via radio and performing trailer shuttling to accommodate logistical needs.
Responsible for performing daily maintenance checks of shuttle truck and reporting any malfunctions to the garage.
Responsible for documenting all trailer moves on Yard Driver daily move sheets and submitting the daily move sheet to the shipping office upon the completion of the shift.
Responsible for fueling of the yard truck as needed.
Responsible for keeping the interior of jockey truck clean removing all personal items at the end of your shift.
Performed the duties listed above in ALL weather conditions.
Couples and uncouples tractor trailer units.
Performed "safety check" inspection of the trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Secured the trailer landing gear and uncouple the trailer with the 5th wheel pin.
Connected and disconnected brake lines as needed.
Performed general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
Secured all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Assisted in warehouse when needed.
Village Supplier Inc (November 1995 – September 1998)
Delivery Driver/Warehouse Personnel
Delivered merchandise to customers
Responsible for receiving, storing, and shipping merchandise kept in warehouses
Deliveries consisted of loading and unloading merchandise while it is being received or when it is being shipped
Prepared client deliveries ensuring all merchandise has proper paperwork
Assisted in weekly inventory
Insured that vehicles are cleaned inside and out, and maintained with proper supplies
Responsible for fueling of the delivery truck as needed.
Responsible for safe forklift driving, order picking, and stocking
EDUCATION
Denbigh High School: Newport News, Virginia
CERTIFICATION
Commercial Driver License Class A
Tanker Endorsements
TWIC Card
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