William Ragland has over 20 years of experience as an over-the-road truck driver transporting chemicals across states safely and ensuring all safety procedures and regulations were followed. He also has over 20 years of experience as a plumber installing and maintaining plumbing systems and over 5 years of experience as a general laborer assisting on construction sites. He is proficient in Microsoft Office programs and seeks a position that allows him to utilize his skills.

1. William Ragland
Over the Road Truck Driver
Philadelphia, PA 19126
kennyrags@msn.com - (267) 258-4991
To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my skills and talents to their maximum capabilities.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Over the Road Truck Driver
Enterprise Transportation Philadelphia Pa - Philadelphia, PA - 1995 to 2011
• Operated tractor trailer while traveling interstate to deliver chemicals to major corporations
• Loaded and Unloaded a variety of chemicals
• Responsible for all inspection and maintenance of vehicle for safe operation
• Ensured truck was kept tidy and in good working order
• Responsible for on-the-job training for onboarding employees
• Maintained a safe driving record/ followed all appropriate traffic laws
• Planned all trip logistics and obtained necessary documents to transport chemicals
• Ensured all chemicals were secured properly compliant with safety requirements
• Followed all safety procedures for transporting hazardous chemicals
• Maintained log books for all trips made/ recorded hours of service, distance travelled and fuel usage
• Communicated regularly with dispatcher and managers
Plumber
HAAS Bros Plumbing Philadelphia Pa - Philadelphia, PA - 1974 to 1995
• Installed and maintained systems for potable water
• Maintained systems for sewage and drainage in plumbing system
• Read drawings and specifications to determine layout of water supply, waste, and venting systems
• Detected faults in plumbing appliances and systems, and correctly diagnosing their causes
• Installed, repaired, and maintained domestic plumbing fixtures and systems
• Located and marked positions for pipe connections, passage holes, and fixtures in walls and floors
• Measured, cut, bent, and threaded pipes using hand and power tools or machines
• Joined pipes and fittings together using soldering techniques, compression fittings, threaded fittings, and
push-on fittings.
• Tested pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Sure to follow and stay up to date of all legal regulations and safety issues
• Ensure safety standards and build regulations are met
General Laborer
Construction Company Philadelphia Pa - Philadelphia, PA - 1970 to 1974
• Cleaned and prepared job sites
• Loaded and delivered materials
• Utilized a variety of construction tools and machines necessary for daily tasks, such as blowtorches, forklifts,
levels, lifts power drills, etc.
• Set up and removed ladders and other temporary structures
• Assisted carpenters masons and other specialized contractors with their daily activities

2. • Set up road markers when necessary
Housekeeping
St. Christopher Hospital - 1969 to 1969
• Maintained hospital rooms
• Ensured all hospital rooms had all needed supplies and other maintenance
• In charge of all stock for hospital carts and linen closets
EDUCATION
All State Driving School - Philadelphia, PA
1995
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Commercial
Plumbing skills and up to date plumbing techniques
Microsoft Excel-Spreadsheets and Database systems
Microsoft Power Point
Microsoft Word-97-10 and Word Processor
Data Entry- keystroke count 50 wpm