Gary Parrish
Kayenta
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a Class A CDL and a strong work ethic, recognized for maintaining a clean driving record at Reed Hurst Trucking. Expert in hazardous materials handling and committed to safety, achieving zero accidents through diligent pre-trip inspections and adherence to regulations. Proven ability to adapt to changing conditions while ensuring timely deliveries.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
NECA
07.2023 - Current
- Operated trucks to safely transport goods across designated routes.
- Learned and adhered to safety regulations to ensure compliance and minimize risks.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle readiness and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and cargo details for reporting purposes.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Truck Driver/Hazmat Tanker Driver
Reed Hurst Trucking
04.2012 - 03.2023
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption for reporting purposes.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate deliveries and resolve issues promptly.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Truck Driver
NECA
04.2012 - 11.2016
- Loaded and secured freight efficiently to prevent damage during transit.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Adapted quickly to changing traffic conditions and navigational challenges en route.
Coded Welder
Hoad Inc.
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Fabricated and installed piping systems according to specifications and safety standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine welding requirements and project scope.
- Operated various welding equipment, including MIG, TIG, and stick welders, ensuring precision in joints.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded seams to ensure structural integrity and compliance with codes.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
Iron Erector/Structural Welder
Pioneer Steel
02.2007 - 11.2010
- Led structural steel erection projects, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and specifications.
- Coordinated material handling and logistics to optimize workflow efficiency on job sites.
- Supervised team members, providing training and mentorship to enhance skill levels and productivity.
- Executed precise measurements and alignments for effective installation of steel frameworks.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by diligently following OSHA regulations and ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment.
Welding Fabricator
T.I.C Industry
05.2010 - 06.2010
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques, ensuring quality standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds on complex assemblies.
- Operated welding machines and tools, maintaining equipment for optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to enhance design specifications and manufacturing processes.
- Improved welding quality by performing precise cuts, bevels, and welds on various metals.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Plant Maintenance Technician
Lisbon Vally Copper Mine
04.2005 - 02.2007
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on production equipment to ensure optimal operation.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent equipment failures.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, enhancing machinery reliability and reducing downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
Welder
Thunder Basin Coal
04.1998 - 03.2006
- Conducted regular inspections of completed welds for structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Education
No Degree - Truck Driver CDL /Heavy Equiptment Operator
CEU
Blanding, UT12-2012
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Equipment operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Hazardous materials endorsement
Certification
- Certified
Heavy Equipment Operator
Front End Loader , Back Hoe , Skeet Steer , Boom Truck, Fork Lift , Dump Truck, Water Truck, Tanker
Timeline
Truck Driver
NECA
07.2023 - Current
Coded Welder
Hoad Inc.
02.2013 - 03.2015
Truck Driver/Hazmat Tanker Driver
Reed Hurst Trucking
04.2012 - 03.2023
Truck Driver
NECA
04.2012 - 11.2016
Welding Fabricator
T.I.C Industry
05.2010 - 06.2010
Iron Erector/Structural Welder
Pioneer Steel
02.2007 - 11.2010
Plant Maintenance Technician
Lisbon Vally Copper Mine
04.2005 - 02.2007
Welder
Thunder Basin Coal
04.1998 - 03.2006
No Degree - Truck Driver CDL /Heavy Equiptment Operator
CEU
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