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Justin Overcash

Clyde

Summary

Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 7+ years in logistics. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forest Fire Equipment Operator

North Carolina Forest Service
08.2019 - 12.2024
  • Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
  • Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
  • Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
  • Perform structural welding on bull dozers and low boy hauling unit trailers.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment such as bulldozers and road tractors and type 6 and 4 fire engines.
  • Operate and maintain bulldozer, hauling unit, and other heavy equipment for wildland fire suppression and forestation.
  • Respond to emergencies such as wildland fires and natural disasters.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Operate Class 8 road tractor with lowboy trailer, tanker trailers, and Class 8 rollback in very hazardous conditions.

Welder & Fabricator

Sumitomo Drive Technologies
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Read basic engineering drawings and blueprints
  • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and part drawings/standards
  • Read and follow any available process sheets or setup documentation for the parts
  • Use equipment, tools, jigs, fixture and measurement devices required for the job
  • Use CNC cutting equipment (plasma/laser/water jet) and non CNC cutting equipment (Band saw) to cut stock (plate, flat bar, tubing, angle) to size and to generate complex burnouts
  • Use grinder, bead blaster, and other appropriate tools and equipment to clean, finish, and fit sub components tin preparation for welding
  • Use measuring gauges including micrometers, calipers, height gauge, measuring tape, framing square, straight edge, laser level, etc
  • In order to ensure adherence to drawing tolerances
  • Inspect own work and make corrections as necessary
  • Ensure adherence to both routed hours and target efficiencies for production
  • Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock to prevent loss
  • Utilize in house discrepancy reporting system to record discrepancies and issues with fabrication, and assist in resolution as required
  • Operate manufacturing computer system in relation to shop orders
  • Operate material handling equipment (Fork Truck, Overhead Crane, etc.) for movement of parts during fabrication and delivery of finished parts
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Ensure quality work through extensive knowledge of metallurgy, welding techniques, and engineering requirements
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.

Regional Flat Bed Driver

Mcelroy Truck Lines
02.2018 - 07.2018

-Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.

-Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

-Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

-Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.

-Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

-Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

-Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.

-Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.

-Drive trucks with capacities up to 40 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver building products or other materials.

-Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.

-Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.

-Perform commercial vehicle maintenance tasks and minor repairs.

-Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage and perform repairs as needed to improve road worthiness.

-Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.

-Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.

-Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.

Aviation Maintenance Technician

U.S. Coast Guard
05.1998 - 06.2018
  • Inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, propellers, rotor systems, power train systems, and associated air frame and systems-specific electrical components
  • Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams
  • Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel
  • Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems
  • Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning component assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons
  • Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems
  • Keep records of maintenance and repair work
  • Service, maintain and repair aircraft fuselages; wings; fixed and movable flight control surfaces; and also bleed aircraft air, hydraulic and fuel systems
  • Filled aircrew positions such as flight engineer, loadmaster, dropmaster, basic aircrewman and flight examiner
  • Complete forms in accordance with company procedures
  • Maintain scheduling and event calendars
  • Schedule and confirm flight examination appointments for military flight crews
  • Make copies of correspondence or other printed material
  • Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations
  • Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expense, statistical, or monthly reports
  • Coordinate conferences, meetings, or special events, such as luncheons or graduation ceremonies
  • Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions
  • Manage projects or contribute to committee or team work
  • Supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff
  • Prepare conference or event materials, such as flyers or invitations
  • Kept up-to-date with industry best practices through continuous professional development and training courses.
  • Mentored junior technicians in aviation maintenance best practices, fostering professional growth within the team.
  • Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work completed, ensuring regulatory compliance and easy reference for future repairs.
  • Enhanced workplace safety with comprehensive training programs and adherence to OSHA regulations.
  • Increased overall productivity through effective scheduling of technician shifts according to workload demands.
  • Supervised 6 employees and scheduled shifts.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

College of The Albemarle
07.2019

High School Diploma -

Mount Pleasant High School
06-1997

Skills

  • Safe driving practices
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Defensive driver training
  • Route planning expertise
  • Basic mechanical skills

Certification

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/NC.
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) - Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
  • Tanker Vehicle Operation Certification — Specialized training centers/organizations related to tanker transport.


Timeline

Forest Fire Equipment Operator

North Carolina Forest Service
08.2019 - 12.2024

Welder & Fabricator

Sumitomo Drive Technologies
01.2019 - 08.2019

Regional Flat Bed Driver

Mcelroy Truck Lines
02.2018 - 07.2018

Aviation Maintenance Technician

U.S. Coast Guard
05.1998 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Mount Pleasant High School

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

College of The Albemarle
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