Victor W. Davidson
Rogersville
Summary
A dynamic and seasoned manufacturing, process, and technical professional with over 20 years of experience across various safety, quality, cost reduction and delivery sectors and industries.
Experienced with navigating diverse routes and ensuring timely deliveries. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills to handle unexpected challenges on the road. Track record of maintaining vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
Professional driver prepared to deliver high standards and results. Extensive experience in transporting goods safely and efficiently. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and focus on meeting delivery schedules. Skilled in vehicle maintenance and compliance with safety regulations.
Professional welding fabricator with robust experience in metal fabrication and welding techniques. Strong focus on precision, safety, and quality, ensuring reliable and durable constructions. Adept at reading blueprints, operating welding equipment, and working collaboratively within teams to meet project goals. Adaptable and dependable, able to meet changing demands and deliver high-quality results.
Professional operator prepared for challenging role in heavy machinery. Adept at managing equipment operations with focus on safety and efficiency. Valued team player who collaborates effectively and adapts to changing work conditions. Reliable and committed to achieving operational goals.
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years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Land Air
Greeneville, TN
05.2023 - 06.2026
- Managed delivery schedules to maintain timely arrivals and optimize route efficiency.
- Operated various truck models for efficient transportation of goods across regional routes.
- Collaborated with logistics teams to coordinate load deliveries and resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Provided mentorship to junior drivers on best practices for safe driving and vehicle maintenance.
- Monitored cargo conditions during transit, ensuring damage-free deliveries to clients.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance activities for compliance audits.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT logbook and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported the vehicles to management for corrective action.
- 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.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
Truck Driver
Southern Freight Services
Morristown, TN
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed delivery schedules to maintain timely arrivals and optimize route efficiency.
- Operated various truck models for efficient transportation of goods across regional routes.
- Collaborated with logistics teams to coordinate load deliveries and resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
Commercial Driver
Smith Transport
Roaring Springs, PA
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Transported freight from origin to destination per customer contract agreements
- Coordinated daily deliveries per customer schedules, adjusting itineraries for peak delivery times and alternate routing needs
- Reinforced and upheld DOT regulations, OSHA requirements and company policies and procedures
- Conducted daily pre-trip inspections, ensuring compliance with company checklists
- Performed and recorded daily pre-trip inspections using company checklists
- Ensured adherence to DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and company policies and procedures
Customer Service Representative
Maverick Transportation LLC
North Little Rock, AR
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Respond promptly to answer and resolve customer inquiries and complaints
- Responded promptly to resolve customer inquiries and complaints, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Manage customer accounts, perform customer verification and process load requests
- Managed customer accounts, verified information, and processed load requests to ensure seamless service delivery
- Keep meticulous records of customer interactions and actions taken, including transactions, comments, inquiries, and complaints
- Supply customers with written responses and information to follow up on requests
- Provide optimal and positive customer service through exceptional customer relations techniques
- Delivered exceptional customer service through effective relationship-building techniques, fostering customer loyalty
- Account Manager | AGC Glass
- Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.
- Provided timely support through multiple communication channels, including phone and email.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery processes.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends and recommend improvements.
3-Dimensional Quality Control & Weld Inspector
Process Fab Inc.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
12.2010 - 08.2012
- Monitored the manufactured product and ensured it corresponded with the engineering documents and specifications
- Administered the inspections following the quality and certification programs to assure all quality requirements
- Designed and implemented quality improvement initiatives while maintaining ISO standards and ensuring proper handling of inspection tools
- Conducted inspections in line with quality and certification programs to ensure compliance with all quality requirements
- Conducted inspection of all machinery handling to provide a safe environment for the equipment and products
- Supervised production processes to align with consumer needs and enhance product satisfaction
Weld Inspector & Welder - Trades Department
United States Marine Corps
09.2008 - 12.2010
- Performed welding tasks during swing shift, ensuring quality and safety standards were met.
- Led night-shift weld shop in absence of primary leader, ensuring continuity of operations
- Repaired and modified amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) and light armored vehicles (LAV), including LAV-25, L, M, R, and LAV A-2 upgrade, enhancing vehicle readiness
- Applied expertise in technical drawings to execute tasks for each vehicle design and blueprint, ensuring precise adherence to specifications
- Served as the night-shift weld shop leader on numerous occasions when the primary leader was absent due to leave or for unforeseen circumstances
- Utilized computer controlled band-saws, water-jet cutting machines, drill press, belt-sander, ironworker and a plethora of hand-tools such as grinders, tape-measures, and tri-square
Welder
DS-2
Greenville, SC
03.2008 - 09.2008
- Repaired and modified amphibious assault vehicles AAV and light armored LAV, ensuring operational readiness
- Applied technical knowledge of vehicle designs and blueprints to perform various repair tasks accurately
- Utilized intimate knowledge of technical drawings in the performance of numerous tasks applicable to each vehicle design and blueprint
- Operated computer-controlled band-saws, water-jet cutting machines, and other tools to achieve precise fabrication and repairs
Commercial Driver
C.R. England Trucking
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2007 - 03.2008
- Transported freight from origin to destination per customer contract agreements
- Coordinated daily deliveries per customer schedules, adjusting itineraries for peak delivery times and alternate routing needs to ensure timely service
- Reinforced and upheld DOT regulations, OSHA requirements and company policies and procedures
- Performed and recorded daily pre-trip inspections using company checklists
- Submitted comprehensive reports detailing trip logistics and delivery outcomes to enhance operational transparency
- Recorded and reconciled expenses, reviewing invoices for accuracy to maintain financial integrity
- Recorded and reconciled expenses and review invoices for accuracy and completion
Welder, Bridge Inspector & Crane Operator
Union Pacific Railroad
Bloomington, CA
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Managed bridge construction operations and performed maintenance and repairs using GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW processes to ensure structural integrity and safety.
- Operated heavy equipment, including Backhoe, Skip loader and forklifts rated 6,000 pounds and higher
- Certified as a California crane operator and well-versed in the proper safety procedures and operations of the grove crane, boom truck, and overhead cranes
- Led crane safety classes for the western region bridge department, focusing on hand signals and rigging equipment.
- Conducted inspections of wood, concrete, and steel bridges across CA, NV, and AZ, ensuring compliance with safety standards and structural quality.
Commercial Driver
National Freight Inc.
Cherry Hill, NJ
06.2002 - 03.2005
- Operated tractor-trailers to transport dry goods across 11 states for Sam's Club stores, ensuring reliable service
- Planned travel routes in compliance with traffic and bulk cargo laws to optimize delivery efficiency
- Delivered all goods on schedule while maintaining quality and integrity of freight
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems
Commercial Driver
Retail One
San Bernardino, CA
01.2001 - 06.2002
- Coordinated daily deliveries under customer schedules and adjusted itineraries to accommodate peak delivery times and alternate routing needs
- Coordinated daily deliveries per customer schedules, adjusting itineraries for peak delivery times and alternate routes to ensure timely service
- Prepared and managed delivery authorization and pick-up documentation and manifests
- Conducted daily pre-trip inspections using company checklist, submitting detailed reports post trips to maintain safety and compliance
- Reinforced and upheld DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, company policies and procedures
- Upheld DOT regulations and OSHA requirements while adhering to company policies and procedures for safe operations
Lead Welder
Complete Coach Works
Riverside, CA
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Managed a team of 15, including training, assessment, and guiding of junior welders to educate on building code standards, company policy, time-saving and time management tactics and problem-solving techniques
- Coordinated staff development initiatives to enhance welding skills and ensure adherence to company standards
- Organized job site resources and managed consumable supplies, streamlining workflow and optimizing resource allocation
- Led weekly safety meetings to promote effective use of safety equipment and reinforce best practices on-site
- Executed welding tasks based on verbal instructions provided by the on-site foreman.
- Participated in weekly job site safety meetings to demonstrate the utilization of safety equipment, techniques, and practices
- Used blueprint reading, crane rigging, and on-site RFI modified fabrication skills as part of daily responsibilities
In-House Fitter, Welder & Welder Inspector
San Bernardino Steel
San Bernardino, CA
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Managed welding operations on structural steel, ensuring compliance with Cal-OSHA regulations and proper use of PPE, including safety harnesses and site equipment.
- Executed precision welding using SMAW, FCAW in positions 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G, and performed CAC-A, OFC-A on fillet, full penetration, corrective, and repair welding per blueprints.
- Operated overhead crane and rigging equipment and assorted weight-lift capacity forklifts rated at 6,000 lbs. and greater
- Conducted NDT inspections on all welding components to ensure compliance with structural code D1.1.
- Applied ultrasound, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant testing procedures for quality assurance.
Welder
California Vibratory Feeders
Fullerton, CA
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Designed and fabricated tooling for feeder bowls on assembly lines with the GTAW welding process
- Welded components based on verbal instructions and photographs.
- Demonstrated high skill level with stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum
Education
Welding Tech
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CANo Degree - Welding Tech
Riverside High School
Riverside, CA01-1992
Skills
- Safe driving
- WELDING: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), in positions 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G, Air Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC-A), Oxy-Acetylene cutting (OFC-A), in all positions, 1, 2, 3, and 4 Blueprint reading
- INSPECTION: Inspector I NDT all welding aspects according to structural code D11 Ultrasound and Mag Particle procedures along with Die Penetrant FARO ARM and FARO LASER TRACKER along with Verisurf 91 Software Hand inspection tools, Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gage Blueprint reading under ISO standards for Aerospace Companies
- EQUIPMENT: Overhead crane and rigging equipment and assorted weight-limit capacity forklifts rated at 6,000 lbs And greater Backhoe, Skip loader, Boom Truck
- COMPUTER SKILLS: AS400, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Doc, and Sheets
- Load securing
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
Accomplishments
- Performance Award 12-08;
- Time of Award 02-09;
- Performance Award 12-09
Certification
CCO CERTIFIED CRANE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION # 050517967 ISSUE DATE 05/31/2005 EXP 05/31/2010, American Welding Society Welding Inspector Certification. This is the requirements of Section 6.1 of AWS Standards for Qualification of Welding Inspectors QC1-88. Certification# 96060072, Date 06-1996 to 06-1999, CWI Refresher Training at TACOM, 40hrs, 01-2010
Languages
English
Timeline
Truck Driver
Land Air
05.2023 - 06.2026
Truck Driver
Southern Freight Services
05.2020 - 04.2023
Commercial Driver
Smith Transport
01.2018 - 06.2018
Customer Service Representative
Maverick Transportation LLC
10.2012 - 10.2017
3-Dimensional Quality Control & Weld Inspector
Process Fab Inc.
12.2010 - 08.2012
Weld Inspector & Welder - Trades Department
United States Marine Corps
09.2008 - 12.2010
Welder
DS-2
03.2008 - 09.2008
Commercial Driver
C.R. England Trucking
08.2007 - 03.2008
Welder, Bridge Inspector & Crane Operator
Union Pacific Railroad
03.2005 - 06.2007
Commercial Driver
National Freight Inc.
06.2002 - 03.2005
Commercial Driver
Retail One
01.2001 - 06.2002
Lead Welder
Complete Coach Works
01.1996 - 01.1998
In-House Fitter, Welder & Welder Inspector
San Bernardino Steel
01.1995 - 01.1996
Welder
California Vibratory Feeders
01.1994 - 01.1995
Welding Tech
Riverside Community College
No Degree - Welding Tech
Riverside High School