Robert Kurtz
Abbottstown
Summary
Dedicated Transport Driver with a proven track record at Aero Energy, excelling in safe driving practices and vehicle inspections. Skilled in load security and logbook management, I consistently ensured compliance with DOT regulations while maintaining a clean driving record. Committed to punctuality and customer relations, I delivered goods securely in challenging conditions.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Transport Driver
Aero Energy
01.2003 - 12.2024
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Navigated challenging road conditions to deliver goods securely in various weather situations.
- Inspected vehicles before and after trips to verify safe and reliable operation.
- Kept compliant with weight requirements, hazardous material transport and route planning.
- Complied with federal, state and local laws and regulations to reduce risks.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections, ensuring proper maintenance and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and operational reliability.
- Maintained a clean driving record, adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
Yard Jockey/ Truck Loader
Excel Logistics/Goodyear Tire
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Reduced yard congestion by coordinating with dispatchers, drivers, and warehouse personnel for smooth operations.
- Operated yard equipment safely, adhering to company policies and guidelines at all times.
- Contributed to a clean work environment by keeping the yard area organized and free of debris.
- Maintained accurate records of trailer locations, contributing to improved inventory management.
- Improved yard efficiency by effectively managing trailer movements and ensuring proper placement.
- Completed required paperwork accurately, ensuring proper documentation for all trailer movements within the yard.
- Operated tractor trailers safely following company and road regulations.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on yard equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Assisted in the timely loading and unloading of trailers, preventing shipment delays.
- Used equipment such as forklifts to move materials.
Machinist/CNC Operator
US Truck Crane
07.1990 - 01.2000
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
York Votech
York, PASkills
- Inspections
- Customer relations
- Vehicle inspection
- Load security
- Securing loads
- Coordinating documents
- Defensive driving
- Logbook management
- Safe driving practices
- Punctuality
- Loading and unloading
- DOT compliance
Apprenticeship CNC/Machinist
From 10-12th grade, I went to school for several weeks, then apprenticed all over York County at different jobs for several weeks. I would work under a certified machinist.
Timeline
Transport Driver
Aero Energy
01.2003 - 12.2024
Yard Jockey/ Truck Loader
Excel Logistics/Goodyear Tire
01.2000 - 01.2003
Machinist/CNC Operator
US Truck Crane
07.1990 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
York Votech
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