David Blanks
423-***-**** adzshx@r.postjobfree.com Christiana, TN 37037
SUMMARY
Safety-driven Ironworker promoting 20-year career working outdoors in extreme temperatures and lifting heavy items. Determined employee willing to communicate properly with all team members. Ready for new position with company that appreciates hard work and attention to detail.
Motivated truck driver proficient at driving broad range of commercial trucks. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with 15 years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks.
SKILLS
Blueprint Reading
Welding
Blowtorches and Equipment
Equipment Repair
Crane Operation
Erection Drawing Assessments
Job Site Preparation
Heavy Lifting
Rigging Preparation
Parts Fabrication
Prefabricated Steel Unloading
Safety Measures
OSHA Compliance
Quality Control
Materials Transport
Trained in Cross Country Safety Regulations
Clean MVR
Safe Driving
EXPERIENCE
Ironworker, NMC, May 2018-May 2023
Marion, IN
Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in all locations.
Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
Ironworker, Glass Designers, January 2011-April 2018
Sapulpa, OK
Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay.
Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint.
Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Truck Driver/Owner, Brian's Trucking, January 1999-December 2010
Lumberton, NC
Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High School Diploma
St. Paul High School, Saint Paul, NC May 1990
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA Training 2011
Licensed CDL CLASS A - up to date