Mathew Lawson
Gulfport
Summary
Hardworking transportation professional with over 10 years of driving experience, valid license and clean history. Well-organized in coordinating routes and loading vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service and multitasking skills with observant nature and strong safety focus.
Dedicated to supporting team members and job requirements with efficient and safe heavy equipment operation. Trained in different types of equipment, including forklift and tractor/trailer. Collaborated closely with site team members to complete work on-time and without incidents.
Responsible Equipment Operator bringing expertise in various pieces of equipment. Versed in safety regulations and possess NCCER plus license and a Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Worley Engineering
Baton Rouge
06.2018 - Current
- Drove forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment and related attachments to meet job site requirements.
- Drove tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment efficiently between job sites.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues for proper materials movement.
- Communicated with coworkers via handheld mobile devices to coordinate job site resources.
- Operated extended boom forklift and truck/trailer to perform various tasks in support of material handling activities.
- Operated vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Observed all safety policies and procedures.
DOT Manager
Hydroprocessing Associates
Moss Point
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Supervised driver dispatching, route planning and vehicle tracking for over 7 trucks and 5 drivers out of 3 offices throughout the US.
- Maintained all paperwork in compliance with DOT regulations for each driver, truck and trailer as well as handled all company DOT compliance related issues.
- Inspected trucks, trailers and loads before and after each trip.
- Pulled job related items to be loaded onto trucks for transport to work sites.
- Instructed drivers on route info, delivery times, and trip expectations.
Equipment Operator
City Of Pascagoula
Pascagoula
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment and related attachments to meet job site requirements.
- Used equipment such as backhoe, excavator, front end loader and dump truck to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Transported equipment while safely operating machinery to and from job sites.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues for proper materials movement.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Operated vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Inspected, repaired and maintained equipment for durability and optimal performance.
- Drove forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
Driver
Talley Construction Co. Ltd.
Pascagoula
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
- Logged deliveries in system, including drop-off times and any special conditions.
- Checked vehicle after each shift for any damage and made sure it was properly cleaned and maintained.
- Completed order forms and collected payments to keep customer accounts current.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
- Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling.
- Consulted with customers to gain feedback and address concerns with products or services.
- Presented bills and receipts to customers to collect payments for goods delivered or unloaded.
- Completed pre- and post-trip safety inspections to record and report any defects and malfunctions.
Education
East Central High School
Hurley, MS2002
Skills
- NCCER plus certified operator
- Safe driving techniques
- Driving and transportation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Vehicle safety
- Current CDL license
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement
- Over-the-road transportation
- Heavy hauling
- Materials transportation
- Consistent work history
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Worley Engineering
06.2018 - Current
DOT Manager
Hydroprocessing Associates
10.2015 - 06.2018
Equipment Operator
City Of Pascagoula
07.2014 - 09.2015
Driver
Talley Construction Co. Ltd.
01.2014 - 07.2014
East Central High School