• Originally published October 31, 2009 at midnight, updated October 31, 2009 at 3:40 p.m.

Name: Wayne Dierlam

Age: 67

City of residence: Victoria

Current title: Victoria County Commissioner

First job: My first paying job was working for the county in 1956 or 1957. They were rebuilding Henderson Road one summer and I drove the roller up and down. Sometimes I drove the water truck. Of course, before that job, I worked for my father.

What it taught me: I learned how to take orders and work for people. I've always felt that when you work for someone, you have to give a little more than you take.

My First Job is a new feature that highlights people's first - or wackiest - job and what they learned from the experience. Please limit responses to 100 words or less. Responses may be edited for style, content or length. A photo of the jobholder accompanies the feature.

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