Industrial laborer/lead person, forklift operator, CDL driving instruc

Christopher Wense

Utility Person *. US Steel Granite City Works

**** ***** ***** ** - *********, IL 62062

*******@*****.*** - 618-***-****

I am seeking to gain employment in an area where my skills will be challenged and new learning opportunities

are available. I am a very goal oriented person looking to have an opportunity to advance and grow within a

company. I am a proven self starter and have great customer service reputation. I want a career that gives me

more quality time with my family and gives me a place to retire comfortably from.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Utility Person

United States Steel - Granite City, IL - October 2014 to Present

Responsibilities

I was trained on the process of turning coal into coke. I Shovel coke and coal before and after the coke is

pushed out of the oven.

Accomplishments

I learned all the positions in my job grade and was proficient at them.

Skills Used

Teamwork, safety awareness, and the ability to multi task under extreme heat and stressful situations.

Driver

Beelman Truck Co - St. Louis, MO - 2013 to Present

Responsibilities

I operate a tractor trailer combination vehicle in a safe and timely manner. I am responsible for completing my

assigned job/jobs every day. I also am required to maintain accurate records of my daily activities including

but not limited to. Loads delivered, miles driven, repairs needed, fuel and Def used per day.

Accomplishments

I have managed to maintain my career long safe driving record. I have managed to learn this delivery technique

with very minimal mistakes.

Skills Used

First and foremost I am required by the company and more so myself to ensure the safe operations of the

vehicle I'm driving. I believe I have better than average common sense skills. I have a great ability to adapt to

personalities to get the job done in the best interest of all involved.

CDL Driving Instructor

Premier CDL Training Services - Granite City, IL - September 2012 to Present

I am responsible for training adults that are interested in the trucking industry how to properly and safely operate

a tractor trailer. I start their traing from the ground up. The training includes but is not limited to classroom,

yard, and road training. All of this is accomplished in 4 weeks.

Driver/Driver Trainer

TMC Transportation - Des Moines, IA - October 2005 to Present

Duties include securing, tarping, and transport by flatbed trailer of hardware and freight to its destination on a

regional dedicated route, spanning 4 states. Maintained a perfect record, with no accidents, on time delivery,

and zero load claims. 700,000 miles driven spanning a 5 year career, 2 of which were spent training and 2

years of safety support. Maintained legal and accurate log books detailing miles driven and hours worked,

bill of lading at delivery destinations, tracked and scanned all paperwork at trans-flow locations. Was required

to spend several nights per week away from home. I currently hold the position of the spotter driver. I am

responsible for monitoring the loading of the trailers. I also am responsible for securing the loads to DOT

regulations. I keep the yard clean and safe and make sure all equipment is stored in the proper location

everyday. I supervise yard laborers and make sure they are working safely and efficiently.

Work Experience continued

Tower Automotive

3101 Hwy 3

Welder

Tower Automotive - Granite City, IL - March 1995 to February 2004

Duties included work as a press operator and forklift driver, as well as MIG welder. Worked in two welding

departments for company which supplied chassi parts to Ford, GM, and Chrysler. Was plant certified on every

welding station in full frame assembly line of the Lincoln Aviator frame. Did hourly and daily quality checks,

spent time as a team leader, monitoring the two weld lines that produced GM light duty truck control arms.

Was responsible for maintenance and upkeep of welders, wire spools and leads while maintaining a perfect

safety record.

Awards and Certifications

Certified completion of truck driving school

Welding certification as MIG welder through Ford Automotive

EDUCATION

14 credit hours in Administration of Justice

Belleville Area College, Granite City Campus - Granite City, IL

January 1992 to January 1993

High School Diploma in College Prep

Granite City High School - Granite City, IL

January 1989 to January 1992

SKILLS

MIG welding,forklift operation, tractor trailer(flatbed) and spotter truck as well as end dump.

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