Dante Williams
Chicago
Summary
I am efficient and energetic, with drive for excellent, self-motivated individual who can carry out any task given. Who is looking for a company that will provide advancement opportunities and allow for the utilization of my communication skills, leadership abilities and willingness to become an essential part of a team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pool Motor Truck Driver
City Of Chicago-Aviation
Chicago
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Executed daily pre-trip inspections in compliance with DOT guidelines for safe truck operation.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, including oil level checks, tire pressure assessments, transmission level checks, antifreeze level checks, hydraulic level checks, and windshield level checks.
- Responsible for transporting materials, equipment, and tools to and from projects. Drive sweepers, snowplows, blowers, salt trucks, and de-icer trucks to remove snow from runways and taxiways. Followed assigned routes to complete job duties, and other projects.
Combined Rail Operator
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
04.2012 - 09.2021
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk, and hear.
- Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
- Have great stamina, strength, and energy to keep going, even when tired or facing unfavorable conditions.
- Self-confidence, effective communication skills, and teamwork.
- Able to follow direction.
- Communicated with workers in the area to coordinate traffic flow and safety protocols.
- Utilized radio communication systems for coordination between crew members during trips.
- Ensured proper coupling and uncoupling of rail cars.
- Monitored the speed of trains to ensure compliance with posted speed limits.
- Operated train in accordance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking from trains safely.
Delivery Driver Helper
FedEx
Chicago
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Deliver packages.
- Pick up the packages.
- Deliver the product on time, and maintain a delivery log of pick-up and delivered products.
- Strong ability to lift objects up to 70 pounds.
- Good ability to follow oral and written directions.
Flagmen
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
- Have great stamina strength and energy to keep going, even when tired or facing unfavorable conditions.
- Self-Confidence, effective communication skills and teamwork.
- Good ability to Follow Direction.
Education
Diploma -
Charles P. Steinmetz Academy
Chicago, IL01.1999
Skills
- Flagging, troubleshooting
- Rail operation, switching
- General cleaning
- Judgment and decision-making
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Maintenance procedures
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Pre-trip inspections
- Customer assistance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Passenger safety awareness
- Stamina and strength
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Train operation expertise
- Switch operation
- Heavy machine operation
- Safety rules and regulations
- Heavy machinery operation
- Department of transportation regulations
- Brake control operation
- Passenger trains
- Hand-eye coordination
- Passenger assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pool Motor Truck Driver
City Of Chicago-Aviation
11.2021 - 03.2025
Combined Rail Operator
Chicago Transit Authority
04.2012 - 09.2021
Delivery Driver Helper
FedEx
09.2011 - 04.2012
Flagmen
Chicago Transit Authority
09.2008 - 03.2009
Diploma -
Charles P. Steinmetz Academy