Samuel D. Knight III
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Experienced Class A CDL professional with over 35 years in the transportation industry. Offers expertise in safety protocols, documentation, and procedures. Demonstrates commitment to customer satisfaction and effective collaboration with all levels of management. Systematic mindset and strong attention to detail ensure accuracy in all tasks. Possesses exceptional materials management skills and thorough understanding of safety protocols. Seeks to leverage extensive skills and experience to advance career goals. Focused on providing support on jobsites and meeting project requirements by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment. Collaborated closely with ground crew and equipment operators to consistently deliver timely results without any safety incidents.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator and Trainer
Maricopa County Department of Transportation
12.2020 - Current
- Train individuals and groups in field and classroom settings in the use of construction equipment, trucks, and trailers
- Utilize Cartegraph to build and track training assignments
- Provide Cartegraph instruction and usage to new employees on Transportation Assets and day-to-day scheduling using asset management software (OMS)
- Schedule, Plan, and Assist in relevant training for employees
- Create and present training materials to cultivate a safe working environment
- Contributions include aligning hiring strategy with product changes and modernization, helping clients adapt to workforce changes and participation in MCDOT Asset Condition Assessment Project, locating and assessing assets county wide
Driver
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Operate commercial vehicles and forklifts
- Equipment, inspections, assessments, maintenance planning, strategic planning
- Excellent reputation with customers and management
- Inspect, Pre-trip, Load, and Unload vehicles
- Plan and schedule pickups and deliveries of hot and cold foods, canteen, laundry, library, and donated items for inmate population and support facilities
- Respond and prioritize work with urgency
- Supervise working inmates as required
Machine Operator/Set-Up Technician
Nammo-Talley
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Tooling Equipment, Dye and press machines
- Install and adjust tooling to make bullet cores
- Ensure proper machine operation; Perform quality inspections and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
- Complete work orders and first article paperwork at the beginning and end of each job and inspection forms as appropriate
Driver
Walmart Transportation
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Operate a tractor/trailer, train new drivers, participate in safety committee meetings and initiatives
- Maintain load-related paperwork, routing, and electronic logs
- Effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and associates
- Follow all safety requirements per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; inspect mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment of tractor/trailer before, during, and after use
Driver
Hittman Transport/Energy Solutions
01.2001 - 04.2015
- Deliver radioactive components including laundry, fuel rods, and type A and B casks to several facilities operated by DOD/DOE, commercially operated nuclear power plants
- Adherence to all security standards set by the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and Federal Motor Carriers Administration
- Trained other drivers
- Worked closely with customers to relay any concerns back to the organization
- Project management and strategic planning
- Excellent reputation with customers and management
- Train new employees to company requirements in safety, documentation, and procedures
- Maintained accurate logs and documentation as required
Skills
- Equipment Inspection/ Assessment
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Training
Accomplishments
- 2023: Selected for Maricopa County Department of Transportation Mentorship Program
- 2022: Completed on job training assignment with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Construction Inspection Division, focusing on Construction Inspection (Crack Seal, ADA, Canal Redirect, Completed Daily Logs, Verified Traffic Control Plans)
- 2021: Member of MCDOT Safety Committee, reviewing incidents and creating safety standards to utilize department wide as improvements to existing policies
- 2021: Member of MCDOT Safety Sub-Committee, reviewing incidents and discussing improvements to MCDOT safety standards
- 2020: Cartegraph training and usage on Transportation Assets and day-to-day scheduling using asset management software Operations Management Software (OMS)
Certifications
- ATSSA: Certified Traffic Control Flagger, Traffic Control Technician, Traffic Control Supervisor, Flagger Instructor, 2023
- 30-Hour OSHA Certification, 2022
- Certified Smith Driving System Instructor, 2022
Certification
- MCDOT Yes Award, (2) 2022
- MCDOT Excellence Award, (3) 2021/2022
- Hittman Transport Million Mile Award, 2014
Timeline
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator and Trainer
Maricopa County Department of Transportation
12.2020 - Current
Driver
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
08.2018 - 12.2020
Machine Operator/Set-Up Technician
Nammo-Talley
06.2018 - 08.2018
Driver
Walmart Transportation
04.2015 - 05.2018
Driver
Hittman Transport/Energy Solutions
01.2001 - 04.2015
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