JOSEPH HORTON, JR.

Cargo Ramp Agent & Heavy Equipment Operator

Ramp Associate and heavy equipment operator who is well established in the fast-paced and challenging environments of cargo and freight operations. I am a dedicated team member who is highly dependable and adaptable with an excellent background of experience in safety performance, freight and machinery operations. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency. Contact

Address

Hollywood, SC 29449

Phone

951-***-****

E-mail

advdur@r.postjobfree.com

Skills

Cargo and freight handling

Safely and efficiently load

and unload freight and

cargo

Proficient in the operation of

heavy equipment and

machinery

Marshaling aircraft

Radio etiquette

Loading and unloading

Sorting and labeling

DOT Regulations

Dedicated and dependable

team player

Work History

2021-10 -

2023-02

Ramp Associate

Amazon Air, San Bernadino (KSBD), CA

• Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.

• Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.

• Shadowed and mentored new employees in regards

to job proficiency and safety.

• Load and unload freight and cargo from aircraft.

• Ground crew signal to assist aircrew in taxiing aircraft in and out of the terminal.

• Weigh, label, make and breakdown gaylords and air containers.

• Operate cargo tractors.

• Carrier trained (ROC).

• Safety School for flight line operations.

• Freight lift and elevator operations.

• Utilize robot technology freight and cargo handling.

• Current security clearances for TSA-STA for both airport and ramp.

2013-05 -

2021-03

Director of Driver Operations

Nelson Paving & Grading, Perris, CA

• Oversight of 45 heavy equipment drivers to include CDL compliance.

• Managed daily schedule to assign drivers to

appropriate equipment and job sites.

• Managed DOT drug testing program.

• Maintained oversight and managed program for daily vehicle inspections for safety and operational

Military Veteran

compliance.

• Updated and resolved incidents and managed

accessorial charges objectively while maximizing

profit.

• Maintained oversight of repair invoices submitted by maintenance shop foreman.

• Reported issues to higher management.

1986-07 -

2013-05

Heavy Equipment Operator

Nelson Paving & Grading, Perris, CA

• Transported materials and equipment to and from

construction sites and between job locations.

• Strictly adhered to company safety procedures,

noticeably decreasing job site accidents.

• Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and

reports. Documented equipment usage and

maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records

• Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation

protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.

• Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy

equipment.

• Operated a range of heavy equipment on regular

basis with advanced skill. Excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.

• Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade

earth to specifications.

• Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs. Remove debris and

leveled ground to prepare job sites.

• Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.

• Adhered to instructions from supervisors onsite.

• Provided Training, mentoring and technical assistance to other workers within the company.

1979-07 -

1986-07

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Recovery

Specialist (63S)

United States Army

Duty Stations: Manheim Germany & Fort Polk LO

Enlisted in the United States Army

• Read and understood technical drawings,

schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate

assessment.

• Inspected and tested heavy equipment components

to certify proper operation and safety.

• Repaired machinery and equipment according to

manufacturer specifications.

• Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.

• Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.

• Repaired and replaced engine parts such as pistons, cylinders and liners to restore function.

• Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy

equipment.

• Recovery Operations, field and remote recovery of inoperable vehicles for all phases to include crash scene recovery.

Honorable Discharge with no adverse actions

Education

1983-05 -

1984-05

Technical: Heavy Equipment Operations

Superior Technical School - Riverside, CA

1979-08 -

1979-12

Heavy Equipment Repair And Recovery: Military

Technical School - US Army - Fort Leonard Wood, MO 1979-06 -

1979-06

High School Diploma

Folsom High School - Folsom, CA

References

Available Upon Request

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