Rickey Watson
Huger
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Berkeley County School District
Berkeley
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Managed time efficiently so that routes are completed within allotted timespan.
- Inspected student's passes prior to boarding the bus.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal transportation regulations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
Forklift Operator/Crane Flagger
ILA PORT
North Charleston
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
Machine Operator
Chevron
Charleston
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
Mechanic Technician/ Quality Inspector
Boeing
North Charleston
09.2014 - 01.2018
- Provided timely estimates for labor costs associated with any required repairs or services.
- Installed aftermarket accessories such as custom wheels and audio systems into customer vehicles per their requests.
- Performed regular oil changes on customer vehicles following established guidelines.
- Replaced worn out or defective parts with new ones in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
MBL Machine Operator
Steel Technologies
Charleston
12.2009 - 09.2014
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
Crane/Forklift Operator
Ferolly
Charleston
07.2007 - 12.2009
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Maintaining components
- Inspection protocols
- Tool operation
- Equipment operation
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Welding safety
Certification
- Welding certificate
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Berkeley County School District
07.2024 - 05.2025
Forklift Operator/Crane Flagger
ILA PORT
01.2021 - 07.2024
Machine Operator
Chevron
01.2018 - 01.2021
Mechanic Technician/ Quality Inspector
Boeing
09.2014 - 01.2018
MBL Machine Operator
Steel Technologies
12.2009 - 09.2014
Crane/Forklift Operator
Ferolly
07.2007 - 12.2009