CHRISTOPHER N SACKETT
Centerville,MN
Summary
Experienced and reliable Class A Professional driver with 10+ year's experience. Spotless customer service and driving records. Dedicated to providing the highest level of personal attention, knowledge and value that customers should expect and trust. Safety driven, results oriented. Available at short notice and outside business hours as needed.
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning MotorCoach Operations field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Developed valuable skills in high-demand transportation environment, excelling in route planning and passenger safety. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills, adept at handling diverse situations with professionalism. Looking to transition into new field where these skills can be effectively utilized and expanded.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Motor Coach Operator
Jefferson Lines
09.2022 - Current
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, following proper procedures to ensure passenger safety.
- Navigated high-traffic areas skillfully while maintaining a calm demeanor to ensure passenger comfort during transit.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Picked up and dropped off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Followed all relevant schedules for routes and arrivals.
- Assisted passengers with inquiries and requests during trips.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while keeping passengers informed of potential delays due to hazardous road situations.
- Promoted positive rider experience by providing courteous, attentive service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
- Diffused potential passenger disputes with fairness and professionalism.
- Trained new bus drivers in company policies, route navigation techniques, and safety protocols to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.
- Contributed to company reputation for reliability by maintaining an exceptional attendance record and punctuality rate.
- Calculated and collected fares from passengers.
Refuse Truck Driver
Advanced Disposal Services INC
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Perform safety checks, pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operating condition
- Refuel trucks and add fluids, as needed
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety and maintenance procedures
- Complete any needed reports for defective equipment
- Transport loads to disposal sites
- Drive trucks along pre-established pick-up locations
- Operate hydraulic lifting devices to empty truck; attach hooks to receptacles
- Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe routes, accidents, equipment breakdowns
- Keep informed of weather conditions
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Driver
Mr. Bult's INC.
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Daily inspections load and unload Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling, using provided equipment and walking floor trailers and trailer tippers
- Route planning
- Time management
- Fueling and on the road maintenance
- Maintaining daily logbook
- Abiding by all company and site safety regulations
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the vehicle''s interior/exterior appearance, providing a professional image for the company at all times.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Streamlined vehicle inspection process before each shift with thorough checklists to identify potential issues proactively.
- Reduced delivery times with careful planning and route optimization.
- Fostered culture of safety and compliance, leading by example and encouraging peers to follow suit.
Painter/Assembler
Aerotek Staffing
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Prepare cast products by Inspecting casting and machining, for flaws and mistakes that fell out of blueprint tolerances using visual inspection and caliper as well as jigs
- Fix all fixable casting and machining issues and reject and tag all that don't hold up to standards
- Installed helicoils and prepped parts for paint using plugs and tape to make sure that all non-painted areas stayed paint free
- Mixed and prepared paint and primer to customer standards for thickness and VOC content
- Primed and painted parts to insure proper coverage and thickness leaving no bare or light spots
- Manipulate large components in the building of specialty construction vehicles using but not limited to forklifts and overhead crane
- Install and modify parts to fit chasse and to conform to OSHA laws and design specifications of the company
- Using hand tools, air tools as well as grinders, welders and plasma cutters and prime bare metal and paint as needed
- Worked in the paint shop touching up paint jobs and doing final preparation of vehicles for delivery to end customers
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Reduced waste materials by accurately estimating paint quantities needed for each job.
Manager
McDonald's
11.1990 - 06.1995
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Education
Certificate of completion -
Arizona CDL Truck School
Phoenix, AZ11.1998
High School Diploma -
Big Sky High School
Missoula, MT06.1993
Skills
- Diesel mechanics
- Electronics
- CDL Class A
- Passenger endorsement
- Flexible scheduling
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Defensive driving
- Passenger assistance
- Adaptive decision making
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Weather condition adaptation
- Fuel efficiency practices
- Route planning expertise
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Safety-focused
- Safety practices
- Conflict resolution
- Strong safety history
- Relationship building
Timeline
Professional Motor Coach Operator
Jefferson Lines
09.2022 - Current
Refuse Truck Driver
Advanced Disposal Services INC
10.2016 - 01.2018
Driver
Mr. Bult's INC.
04.2014 - 07.2016
Painter/Assembler
Aerotek Staffing
10.2013 - 04.2014
Manager
McDonald's
11.1990 - 06.1995
Certificate of completion -
Arizona CDL Truck School
High School Diploma -
Big Sky High School
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