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BRANDON P. SHORT
Email: [email protected]
14547 Chicago Rd Apt 2 Dolton, IL 60419
Cell: (708) 465-3031
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a heavy equipment or crane operator
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Eight years of experience in transportation with United States Army Multi-tasked a variety of duties under adverse conditions according to strict safety and quality
control standards Dependable, hard working who preserves until all tasks are successfully accomplished Able to adapt to unforeseen changes and last minutes tasks Detail oriented and able to work to complete tasks timely and efficiently Effective communicator; able to distribute and communicate information with supervisors,
coworkers, and staff via telephone, written form, email, and in person Experience in freight railroad operations Possesses Class A Commercial Driver’s License Heavy equipment and crane certified First Aid
EXPERIENCE
VEHICLE OPERATION
Operated six single unit wheeled vehicles in all terrain and weather conditions for eight years Transported heavy and hazardous equipment including tanks, ammunition, and fuel
Ensured proper loading and handling of equipment for safe delivery by securing items with cargo straps, chains, or binders
Maneuvered trucks into loading and unloading positions on all vehicles and ensured the proper position of all loading equipment
Obtained receipts and signatures for pick-up and delivery of goods; distributed copies to dispatcher for record keeping
Ran, maneuvered, and drove vehicles and mechanized equipment Transported mail from international airports to U.S. military installations overseas Used road
maps and GPS devices for accurate and emergency route planning
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BRANDON P. SHORT
Email: [email protected]
MAINTENANCE Performed daily vehicle checks and inspections to reduce faults that would impede vehicle operation Performed bi-annual tune-ups to ensure services are up to date and provide optimal performance Commenced immediate repairs to disabled vehicles upon recovery Reduced vehicle malfunctions by 60% with thorough inspections and team supervision Awarded the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary performance during a three year duration
SAFETY
Applied proper use of personal protective equipment according to work and environmental
conditions to sustain personal protection and safety of all employees Received on the job training for up to three thousand miles before release to independent driver status Adhered to safety standards for ascending and descending vehicles Earned three driver’s safety awards for accident free miles
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal for excellent performance in maintaining a safe work environment
Checked vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment are in proper working order
Enforced safety regulations and reduced accidents to ensure a better workplace
WORK HISTORY
May 2014-December, Truck Driver, Transport America, Joliet, Illinois February 2014-August 2014, Truck Driver, Foodliner, Franklin Park, Illinois April 2013-February 2014, Truck Driver, Schneider National, Gary, Indiana January 2011-August 2011, Conductor, Union Pacific Railroad, Chicago, Illinois March 2002-August 2010, Motor Transport Operator, U.S. Army, Germany
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Diploma, Thornwood High School, South Holland, Illinois, 2001 Certificate, Conductor Training Class, Union Pacific Railroad, West Chicago, Illinois, 2011 Certificate, Truck Driver’s Training, Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, Illinois,2013 Certificate, Heavy Equipment Training, Associated Training Services, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, 2016 Certificate, Crane Training, Associated Training Services, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, 2016 Certificate, First Aid/CPR, Associated Training Services, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, 2016
