Devan

About me:

Candidate Info :
I am a responsible and adept driver and maintain refined and extensive knowledge of vehicle safety and maintenance. I have obtained a variety of driving qualifications and am willing to complete further training for the right role. I consistently display self-motivation, initiative, responsibility and accountability, attributes which align strongly with my core values and work ethic.
Four years in the Australian Defence Force working as a Driver Specialist provided me with invaluable hands on experience and training. During this time I refined my critical thinking skills and developed effective communication methods which were essential while operating various vehicles in high combat and high-pressure situations.
My preferred work is HR to MC Driving linehaul however very open to other opportunities. Am very Flexible, can work any overtime hours, no work/travel/ medical/ physical limitations and am available for immediate work.

Experience :
Worked As Truck Driver at Stegbar Pty Ltd from July 2019 to March 2020
Core responsibilities/duties

– To be aware of the following day’s journey including the logical route of delivery and allowing for any timed drops or other irregularities.
– To check load items, security and all necessary equipment, Paperwork and fuel cards are on board prior to leaving the depot for the day’s journey.
– To check the vehicle in accordance with the drivers daily check sheet and to take action as required before departure.
– To unload goods at the customer’s premises safely, efficiently and always in a considerate and polite fashion taking into account the care and attention for the general public at all times.
– To adhere to transport legislation and take Work time and driving breaks in accordance to the rules in place.
– To be aware of the legal load capacity of the vehicle to be driven.
– To be aware of and how to follow the company procedure for the vehicle breakdowns.
– Obtaining signatures for stock delivered on account.
– Collecting and keeping secure all monies outstanding to the company as advised verbally or noted on the invoice.
-Being aware of and completing as necessary all company required documentation. On return, clearing all empties off the vehicle.
—On return, removing all personal possessions and rubbish (cans/bottles etc) from vehicle cabs.
– Ensuring the vehicle is returned with a full tank of fuel.
– Making management aware of all vehicle defects and maintenance requirements as soon as possible via drivers daily check sheet.
– Helping to keep our delivery fleet clean and in good working order at all times. Assisting warehouse when required.

Worked As Truck Driver – Agitator at Firth Concrete from January 2019 to July 2019
Unloading and delivering concrete in all areas of Wellington on and off road while demonstrating exceptional customer service and enforcing and monitoring safe work practices. Maintaining the presentation and functionality of the truck and ancillary equipment.

Core responsibilities/duties

Driving the truck under loading hopper to receive sand, gravel, cement and water and start mixer

Communicating with fellow employees and contractors to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Completing daily pre-start checklists, greasing and basic maintenance of the truck and ancillary equipment

Ensuring all communication from the concrete manager is understood and followed accordingly

Following and enforcing defined OH&S and quality policies and practices Adhering to and enforcing all truck driving laws and regulations

Safely moving leavers on the truck to release concrete down the chute to the location specified by customer.

Collecting fees on delivery and dealing with service payment.

Ensuring all required documentation is complete and forwarded at appropriate times
Ensuring trucks and equipment are appropriately cleaned and maintained to prevent concrete hardening in the mixer and on the truck

Spraying surfaces with protective compound to prevent adhering of concrete Being proactive in bringing new ideas to management

Engaging in any training as required
Other duties as assigned

Worked As DRIVER SPECIALIST at Army from January 2015 to December 2018
Responsible for driving high-spec military vehicles such as 4WDs, off road forklifts, bus
coach, trucks, road trains, fuel tankers and tank-carriers, supporting the Army’s distribution
networks.

Core responsibilities/duties
– Resolving complex problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports and exports, and customer issues.

– Maintaining and processing metrics, reports, documentation, customer service logs, and training/safety records.

– Supervising the work of logistics specialists, planners, and schedulers.

– Planning work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations
and production goals.

– Inspecting and testing materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, and facilities to ensure that
they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.

– Planing and establishing effective transportation routes.

– Explaining and demonstrating work tasks to new employees and assigning training tasks
to experienced workers.
– Performing and scheduling repairs and/or preventive maintenance of vehicles and other
equipment.

– Examining, measuring and weighing cargo and materials to determine specific handling
requirements.

– Driving vehicles, operating machines and utilising equipment to complete work
assignments and to assist workers.

– Operating fuel tankers, water tankers, agitator concrete trucks as well as crane operated
machinery (Road Ranger Gearbox).