Isaiah Frazier
*** – **th Way South, Birmingham, AL 35212
Cell: 205-***-**** Email: ****************@*****.***
Work Experience
Driver July 2022 - Present
Professional Transportation Inc., Birmingham, AL
Safely drive a van to transport Norfolk Southern Railway Engineers and Conductors throughout the state of Alabama (and adjoining states) from the Irondale Norris train yard.
Respond to dispatch requests that come at any hour (railroads operate 24/7).
Perform vehicle inspections and keep the van clean and ready for service.
Received a certificate for 2,500 hours of safe driving.
Dishwasher August 2016 – January 2017
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, Birmingham, AL
Washed dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
Maintained kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
Placed clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
Swept or scrubbed floors.
Stocked supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
Communicated with supervisors, peers, or subordinates to provide excellent and efficient customer service.
Operator/Packer December 2012 – May 2013
Homeland Vinyl Products, Pinson, AL
Set up, operated, and monitored plastic extrusion equipment. Loaded raw materials into production machines.
Completed color checks and checked product measurements according to specification sheets. Maintained materials on the line and checked various gauges to ensure quality control.
Worked with other production employees to keep the line running efficiently.
Inspected finished vinyl products for defects.
Shrink-wrapped, banded, and secured finished products. Stacked products and organized them into bundles.
Pipe Car Operator March 2007 – January 2009
U.S. Pipe, Birmingham, AL
Performed quality tests/pipe inspection for pipe before being transferred or shipped out.
Operated a pipe car or similar material-handling equipment to transport pipe throughout the plant.
Moved finished or partially finished pipe between production, coating, inspection, storage, and shipping areas. Loaded pipe and unloaded pipe for cement lining purposes.
Followed strict safety procedures around heavy machinery, cranes, forklifts, and rail systems.
Communicated with supervisors, crane operators, and production workers to keep material flowing efficiently.
Laborer October 2005 – March 2006
Jones Paving, Fultondale, AL
Repaired ruptured water pipes and fire hydrants.
Paved and patched roads and driveways.
Survey Inspector October 2002 – April 2003
Civil Engineering Design, Birmingham, AL
Consulted with the state on certain road projects such as cement pouring, road paving, and bridge work. Performed core samples.
Construction Inspector April 2001 – April 2002
Neel Schaefer Engineers, Birmingham, AL
Inspected roadway construction to ensure that it met state safety specifications.
Surveyed projects and logged/documented the contractor’s progress on each project.
Welder/Fitter Helper October 2000 – March 2001
North Alabama Fabricating, Birmingham, AL
Performed welding and fabrication duties for large industrial or commercial structures.
Assisted welders and fitters with material setup and positioning.
Measured, marked, and fit steel components before welding. Grinded, cleaned, and prepared metal surfaces.
Reading basic drawings and helping assemble parts according to specifications.
Education
General High School Diploma
Parker High School, Birmingham, AL
Military Service
E-3 U. S. Navy United States of America
Dates of Service: January 1990 to December 1992
Signalman
Served in the "Desert Shield" campaign (decorated for that service)
Served on the USS Antietam CG-54 guided missile cruiser (Battle group Delta with the USS Independence)
Commendation
Southwest Asia Campaign