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Kawana Jones

Destrehan

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Light Equipment Operator with extensive experience in site preparation for diverse construction projects. Proficient in operating water trucks, attenuator trucks, fuel trucks, and school buses to ensure optimal performance and efficiency on-site. A strong commitment to safety practices and protocols

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bus Driver

Baker Industrial
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Safely transport employees to and from parking lot as well as work areas through the day.
  • Adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) rules, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Complete daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
  • Monitored traffic conditions along assigned routes in order to plan alternate routes if necessary.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.

Crash Attenuator Truck/ Water Truck Driver

Zachary Group
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Safely operate commercial truck while driving and maneuvering in heavy traffic, protecting the street sweepers.
  • Adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) rules, regulations and guidelines.
  • Complete and maintain daily pre and post trip inspections.
  • Filled water barricades and maintained dust control throughout job site as needed.

Water Truck Driver

Teamsters Local 327
04.2021 - 12.2023
  • Operated water truck to efficiently supply water for dust control on construction sites.
  • Collaborated with site managers to coordinate delivery schedules and adjust routes as needed.
  • Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to ensure the safety of the vehicle, equipment, and cargo before each journey.
  • Operated water trucks safely around construction sites, following site-specific protocols and guidelines from supervisors.

Administrative Assistant

Kybba Staffing, BASF
11.2018 - 03.2021
  • Create all purchase requisitions and processing accounting information through SAP
  • Organize and coordinate meetings and other events.
  • Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings to optimize team productivity.
  • Streamlined document management processes, enhancing retrieval efficiency and accuracy.
  • Oversaw inventory management for office supplies, negotiating with vendors for cost-effective solutions.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.

Seasonal Bus Driver Foreman

River Parish Contractors
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Assign and monitor buses and drivers on daily basis.
  • Assign route and pick up of workers.
  • Conduct routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe bus operation.
  • Maintained records regarding pickups and drop off workers.
  • Adhered to all DOT rules and regulations.
  • Making sure all basic maintenance of buses is taken care of, as well as weekly keeping buses clean.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to plant schedule.
  • Obeyed federal, state and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.

Bus Driver

First Students
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Operated buses safely across various routes, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe student transportation.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
  • Transported students safely along assigned routes.

Education

Diploma -

Destrehan High School
Destrehan, La
05.1993

Skills

  • Clean driving record
  • Safety-focused
  • Pre-trip/Post trip inspections
  • DOT regulations
  • Transporting students/workers
  • Commercial driving
  • DOT standards
  • CDL class B license
  • Clear communication
  • Bus maintenance
  • Bus operation
  • Vehicle safety and maintenance

Certification

Baton Rouge Community College (CSSS)

Timeline

Bus Driver

Baker Industrial
08.2024 - 07.2025

Crash Attenuator Truck/ Water Truck Driver

Zachary Group
02.2023 - 08.2024

Water Truck Driver

Teamsters Local 327
04.2021 - 12.2023

Administrative Assistant

Kybba Staffing, BASF
11.2018 - 03.2021

Seasonal Bus Driver Foreman

River Parish Contractors
08.2017 - 10.2018

Bus Driver

First Students
08.2015 - 05.2017

Diploma -

Destrehan High School

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