Truck Driver Cdl
Resume:
Eric Walton
Biloxi, MS *****
************@*****.***
Highly specialized and experienced Truck Driver with 15 years of experience as well as Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic with 8 years experience in logging/construction equipment including bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, loaders,, skidders, and front-end loaders Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Diesel Mechanic Technician
Truck & Parts-Tampa, FL
October 2023 to Present
• Inspects and repairs vehicles with diesel engines
• Handles routine repairs, including oil and tire changes, and tune-ups
• Go on road calls when needed repairs are required to get a vehicle back to shop or back to work on a site
• Interprets diagnostic test results accurately
• Writes detailed inspection reports and repair plans
• Collaborates with other diesel mechanics
• Presents reports and plans to clients for approval
• Advises clients on repair options and costs
• Completes test drives to make sure the vehicle runs correctly
• Uses power, machine, and hand tools safely
• Follows all motor vehicle repair shop regulations and standardsWorks with clients and has strong customer service skills
• Manages a team of trainees and has advanced leadership skills
• Collaborates with other diesel mechanics and has strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates time management, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Description :
• Assembled and installed supporting structures, rigging, hoist, and pulling gear.
• Connected pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures using bolts, shackles, and clamps.
• Attached loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving.
• Properly signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure the safety of workers and material.
• Selected gears, cables, and shackles according to load size, facilities, and work schedule.
• Tested rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in operations.
• Dismantled, maintained, and stored rigging equipment.
• Sourcing the materials to be used in the project
• Measuring and cutting materials to specifications
• Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together
• Checking finished work to make sure that it works and operate. Owner and Operator
King Walt LLC-Biloxi, MS
July 2021 to Present
• Assisting warehouse workers with loading and unloading trailers
• Determining the quickest routes to destinations
• Obeying highway safety laws while operating the truck
• Keeping track of miles driven, hours worked and delivery times and locations
• Obtaining and retaining signatures from authorized personnel to gain proof of delivery
• Meeting strict delivery deadlines
• Reporting and providing reasons for delays due to weather, construction or traffic accidents
• Maintaining and cleaning my vehicle
• Mig weld any cracks or tears
Diesel Truck Mechanic
King Walton LLC-Biloxi, MS
January 2020 to Present
• Provided preventive maintenance on medium to heavy duty vehicles.Completed DOT inspection according to 49CFR federal regulations.
• Efficiently and accurately performed repair work as outlined in work orders following exact dealership and factory standards
• Automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem solving and repair experience.
• Ensured federal, state and local procedures were followed in the handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Serviced brakes and suspension, installed factory parts, changed water pumps, and all preventative maintenance tasks such as oil changes and winterization.
• Conducted pressure testing of charge air coolers to locate holes and carried out repairs as warranted.
• Performed wire feed welding for various repair situations.
• Reported vehicle non-compliances per inspections to ensure trucks were removed from the roadways until restored to standards.
• Completed computerized diagnostic tests to record codes for tracking purposes.
• Emphasized safety, utilizing jack stands and pad locking vehicles during the maintenance process.
• Demonstrated independent direction and judgment on a daily basis.
• Currently possess CDL license with endorsements A, B, C, and D (without air brake restriction).
• Sourcing the materials to be used in the project
• Measuring and cutting materials to specifications
• Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together
• Checking finished work to make sure that it works and operate. Diesel Mechanic
McClain & Co., Inc.-Culpeper, VA
June 2023 to September 2023
Diesel Mechanic Job Responsibilities:
• Inspects and repairs vehicles with diesel engines
• Handles routine repairs, including oil and tire changes, and tune-ups
• Go on road calls when needed repairs are required to get a vehicle back to shop or back to work on a site
• Interprets diagnostic test results accurately
• Writes detailed inspection reports and repair plans
• Collaborates with other diesel mechanics
• Presents reports and plans to clients for approval
• Advises clients on repair options and costs
• Completes test drives to make sure the vehicle runs correctly
• Uses power, machine, and hand tools safely
• Follows all motor vehicle repair shop regulations and standardsWorks with clients and has strong customer service skills
• Manages a team of trainees and has advanced leadership skills
• Collaborates with other diesel mechanics and has strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates time management, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Fix forklift, skid steers, lifts, cranes, platforms.
• Assembled and installed supporting structures, rigging, hoist, and pulling gear.
• Connected pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures using bolts, shackles, and clamps.
• Attached loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving.
• Properly signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure the safety of workers and material.
• Selected gears, cables, and shackles according to load size, facilities, and work schedule.
• Tested rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in operations.
• Dismantled, maintained, and stored rigging equipment. Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic
Wilson Investment Group-Forsyth, GA
February 2015 to July 2021
• Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles used to transport it
• Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order
• Driving or controlling heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site
• Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly
• Tracking scheduled maintenance of equipment and notifying their Supervisor if maintenance is past due
• Filling out performance records to report problems with equipment and track where and when it was used
• Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste
• Fix any problems that occurred during the shift. Also perform preventive maintenance.
• Completing minor repair work as needed
• Assembled and installed supporting structures, rigging, hoist, and pulling gear.
• Connected pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures using bolts, shackles, and clamps.
• Attached loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving.
• Properly signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure the safety of workers and material.
• Tested rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in operations.
• Dismantled, maintained, and stored rigging equipment. Truck Driver
Equity Transportation-Atlanta, GA
February 2020 to February 2021
• Long-distance driving
• Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers
• Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
• Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
• Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
• Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
• Complying with truck driving rules and regulations
• Reporting defects, accidents and violations
• Performing daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.)
• Loading and unloading box trucks with forklifts and pallet jacks
• Interacting with customers in a professional manner
• Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports
• Recording cargo deliveries
• Verifying loads for accuracy
Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic
U.S. Marine Corps-Cherry Point, NC
December 2000 to April 2005
• Operated heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies and procedures resulting in exemplary safety rating
• Provided recommendations to management for improvements to environmental performance
• Ensured that the company equipment and material was kept clean and stored safely
• Observed and assessed the paving process and regularly adjusted the machine settings or material flow leading to less waste of materials
• Operated a variety of equipment under the direction of the site foreman and project manager as needed
• Conducted daily equipment checks and performed maintenance as needed including greasing, cleaning, fluid levels, and the other normal daily checks
• Conducted and assisted in safety talks and demonstrations when needed for review of proper care of equipment with all construction staff
Education
Certification in Master Mechanic
College in Business - Buckhead, GA
July 2023 to Present
College Prep
Mary Persons High School - Forsyth, GA
February 2001 to August 2002
Skills
• Driving (10+ years)
• Flatbed (3 years)
• Commercial Driving (10+ years)
• Vehicle Maintenance (10+ years)
• Automotive Repair (10+ years)
• Tractor-Trailer (10+ years)
• Business Management (6 years)
• Negotiation (2 years)
• Carpentry (5 years)
• Mechanical Knowledge (10+ years)
• Manual transmission (10+ years)
• Route driving (10+ years)
• Delivery driver experience (10+ years)
• Tanker Experience (5 years)
• Heavy equipment operator (10+ years)
• Box truck (6 years)
• Freight (10+ years)
• Load & unload (10+ years)
• Diesel engine repair (10+ years)
• Mechanic experience (10+ years)
• Power Industrial Trucks (10+ years)
• Brake Repair (10+ years)
• Suspension (5 years)
• Oil Change (10+ years)
• Automotive Diagnostics (5 years)
• Facilities Maintenance (2 years)
• Security (5 years)
• Hydraulics (10+ years)
• Tire Service (3 years)
• Supervising Experience (10+ years)
• Backhoe operation
• Automotive repair
• Welding
• Industrial equipment
• Tractor-trailer
• Leadership
• Precision measuring instruments
• Load & unload
• Supervising experience
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Forklift
• Driving
• Freight
• Carpentry
• Flatbed
• Climbing
• Employee evaluation
• Microsoft Office
• Writing skills
• Water treatment
• Employment & labor law
• Commercial driving
• Heavy equipment operation
• Box truck
• Maintenance
• Suspension
• Oil change
• Manual transmission
• Vehicle maintenance
• Tire service
• Brake repair
• Auto body repair
• Hydraulics
• Equipment repair
• Mechanic experience
• Diesel engine repair
• Automotive diagnostics
• Mechanical knowledge
• Route driving
• Customer service
• Grader operation
• Shocks & struts
• Delivery driver experience
• Management
• Business management
• Analysis skills
• GPS
• iOS
Certifications and Licenses
Air Brake Endorsement
Forklift Certification
CDL B
CDL A
February 2018 to December 2025
ASE Certification
Tanker Endorsement
Diesel Mechanic Certification
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