A Driver Class

EDWARD SMITH III

**** *********** **. ***** ************, VA 23237 804-***-**** ********@*****.***

SUMMARY

I currently hold my CDL Class A Driver’s License, and have over two years experience.

I have 2.5 years of supervisory experience as a foreman with Richmond Landscaping (SS Grading).

I have 6 years of supervisory experience managing on-site granite installation crews. In this role I have adopted a flexible, humble and ethical way of interacting with and motivating my supervisees. I am looking to acquire a position that will assist me in continuing to develop these important leadership skills.

I have 9 years of experience operating a forklift and overhead crane, as well as 6-7 years of warehouse experience.

I am able to effectively work with a wide variety of customer personalities, and am able to successfully listen and resolve customer service complaints.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Software

·Microsoft Word 2013

·Excel 2013

·PowerPoint 2013

EXPERIENCE

April 2019-Current

May 2018-April 2019

May 2017-May 2018

January 2017-May 2017

July 2015-January 2017

June 2015

January 2006-August 2014

CDL A Truck Driver Foreman, Richmond Landscaping (SS Grading)

·Operate truck in cost efficient manner that insures lowest cost per mile

·Supervise and coordinate the activities of the grading crew, and monitor crew attendance and organizational structure.

·Train and develop workers and identify workers for career growth opportunities.

·Prepares reports, including daily reports, work unit quality reports and equipment reports

·Supervise the use of equipment, ensuring it is properly maintained and inspected and that drivers perform routine maintenance

·Ensures safety precautions are met, including following company and OSHA safety procedures, attend safety meetings and investigate incidents

·Keeps equipment/trucks in a clean and professional manner

·Resolve conflicts or miscommunications between employees and service recipients quickly and amicably

·Regularly report status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials

Forklift Operator, Old Dominion Warehouse and Distribution, Inc.

·Operated propane-fueled forklift to load and unload materials and deliveries with excellent attention to detail

·Ensured material and products were in their correct location to achieve maximum efficiency

·Optimized loads to ensure operational efficiency

·Reported maintenance issues and managed inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment.

·Obtained copy of production schedule and/or shipping order and transport material and/or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility.

·Moved goods packed on pallets and/or in crate around the storage facility.

·Inspecting machinery to determine the need for repairs and guaranteed safety by reporting deficiencies.

·Adhered to safety management standards

·Operated and managed technical equipment

·Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards.

CDL A Driver, Slurry Pavers

·Operated truck in cost efficient manner that insures lowest cost per mile

· Made on time deliveries while meeting legal posted speed limits and weight limits

· Worked closely with the slurry crew supervisor, ensuring truck availability when scheduled

·Maintained good communication with other slurry crew members that creates an atmosphere of respect and teamwork

· Followed all safety procedures to ensure no reportable accidents/moving violations or abuse of power unit

· Complied with all federal, state and corporate policies

· Attended and participated in all scheduled sessions and safety meetings

· Practiced good housekeeping, maintaining the appearance of the truck inside and out to a level that creates pride within the organization and a positive image to the customers and on the highways

· Performed routine fueling, lubrication and servicing

·Loaded and maintained truck according to manufacturer’s recommendations

· Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reports any problems to the mechanic

CDL A Driver, Sysco

· Operated vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions

· Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows

· Immediately informed management team of any deviations

· Unload product from trailer and placed in designated customer storage areas

·Frequently lifted, pushed, or moved products that weighted up to 100 pounds

·Unstick pallets and hand cart

·Operated assigned STS unit to generate invoices

·Verified deliver of items with customer and obtained proper signatures

·Contacted management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicated all errors/returns

·Collected money (cash or checks) when required and turn in all funds collected daily

· Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and completed necessary paperwork

·Performed pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with DOT Transportation and Sysco policies and procedures

·Performed coupling procedures for the tractor/trailer as needed

·Completed DOT logs, company vehicle maintenance reports and reconciled with appropriate company representative as required.

· Maintained sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer and assisted with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard.

· Maintained and safely operated all assigned equipment, including but not limited to hard cart, pallets, load bars, STS unit, and personal protective equipment

·Attended all required company meetings

CDL A Driver, J.L. Bishop

·Operated truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state and federal policies

·Provided services to customer’s septic tanks and commercial grease traps

·Pumped each unit to company standards in a timely fashion

·Delivered septic tank units and supplies to job sites

·Maintained and updated needed route information in an organized manner

·Conducted pre-trip/post trip inspections and maintenance on equipment

·Maintained contact with dispatchers on a consistent basis throughout the day

·Maintained a professional and friendly demeanor with internal staff and customers

Student, John Tyler Community College

CDL Class A Driver Training Program

Lead Installer, Capital Granite

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

·Managed 2-6 person installation crew.

·Thoroughly reviewed and understood all information in the job binder.

·Verified quality of pieces, sinks, faucets, cooktops, and any other fixtures needed for the project.

·Verified piece count before and after loading.

·Checked scheduled time of installation and called customer with arrival time.

·Introduced myself and installation assistant/s to customer upon arrival.

·Inspected the job site and job conditions.

·Ran tape-check for level.

·Determined order of install.

·Made sure floor was protected if needed.

·Carefully cleaned and inspected tops before leaving.

·Ensured the customer inspected the installation, and signed the approval sheet.

·Responsible for company tools and their maintenance.

·Made sure company vehicle was maintained and kept clean.

Skills:

·Mathematics – Used mathematics to solve problems.

·Reading Comprehension – Understood written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

·Critical Thinking – Used logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

·Active Listening – Gave full attention to what other people were saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

·Time Management – Managed my own time and the time of others.

·Judgment and Decision Making – Considered the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

·Writing – Communicated effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Monitoring – Monitored/assessed the performance of myself, and others, to make improvements, or take corrective actions.

April 2003-Janruary 2006

January 1999-April 2003

Delivery Driver, Classic Party Rentals

Operated forklift to pull orders in warehouse

Deciphered packing list and pulsed necessary equipment for the job

Loaded and unloaded vehicles/trucks and drove company vehicles to deliver equipment in full or partial loads

Drove truck and rental items to customer’s home or place of business

Completed tasks related to setting up and tearing down rental goods when the customer ordered service

Instructed customer on the correct usage of rental equipment

Counted and recorded items loaded (both delivery and pick up) on correct paperwork

Collected delivery signatures from customers, recorded quantities delivered, including refused equipment on contract paperwork

Recorded truck usage information on daily log sheet

Delivery Driver and Shipping/Receiving, Nunally’s Furniture

·Operated forklift to pull furniture orders.

·Operated forklift for shipping and receiving procedures.

·Ensured that all merchandise was clean and in operating condition prior to delivery.

·Loaded, secured, and protected product delivery vehicle and safely transported merchandise.

·Reviewed product information to ensure it matched delivery schedule.

·Documented all vehicle movement on daily route sheets.

·Offloaded, installed and demonstrated merchandise with customer.

·Assisted in maintaining the showroom floor and store’s warehouse by moving merchandise, cleaning and maintaining the appearance of the store.

EDUCATION

June 2015-July 2015

1997-1998;

2002

CDL Class A Training Program, John Tyler Community College, Chester Campus

General Studies, John Tyler Community College, Midlothian and Chester Campus

September 1992-June 1996

High School Diploma, L.C. Bird High School

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