Bonnie

About me:

Candidate Info :
I have extensive light rigid driving skills and am seeking to enter the transport logistics and delivery industry. I obtained my Heavy Rigid license (synchromesh restriction) at Armstrongs Driver Education (Thomastown Vic) in December 2018 and have since gained Medium Rigid experience through bus driving as a tour guide in remote Western Australia. I have sound navigation skills and regional knowledge of the eastern/south-eastern/bayside suburbs and Gippsland.

I enjoy physical work and have good strength/fitness to be loading/unloading trucks goods within safe manual guidelines/practices. I can tow/reverse trailers and am able to safely pack/restrain a load using ropes or ratchet straps. I take pride in how I represent myself and the company I work for including having a neat/tidy appearance, providing outstanding customer service and following company procedures.

Experience :
Worked As MR Bus Driver – Tour Guide at Ningaloo Whaleshark n Dive from February 2020 to March 2020
Safely drive a 21 seater bus with customers twice daily on a 45 minute journey plus pickups around town.
Guide snorkel tours and crew a 17m vessel.

Worked As LR Bus Driver – Scuba Divemaster at Dive Ningaloo from April 2019 to October 2019
Drive mini van with customers on short journeys to dive site and pool.
Guide scuba diving, instruct refresher courses and crew 17m dive vessel.

Worked As LR Delivery – Administrator – Wheatstone Project at Downer EDI from October 2015 to April 2017
Drive light vehicle across the job site to deliver documents (QAQC Test Sheets) to client.
White card.
Participate in daily Pre-Starts and weekly Tool Box.
Follow OHS procedures and PPE requirements.
FIFO 28:7.
11 hour shifts.

Worked As LR Surveillance Driver – 4WD – Catchment Ranger at Water Corp WA from February 2012 to February 2013
Drive 4wd ute to survey remote area’s (gravel roads, dirt tracks) in the drinking water catchment (including state/national parks and forestry zones).
Respond to issues affecting water quality including liaising with stakeholders (eg public citizens, farmers/neighbors, forestry workers, local council crew, road works contractors).
Work autonomously and in isolation.
8 hour shifts plus weekend over time.
Understand and follow OHS procedures and utilize PPE.
White card.

Worked As LR Driver with Trailers – Outdoor Ed Instructor at Freelance – Various Companies from June 2008 to September 2011
Drive light rigid 4wd vehicles with trailers in remote and regional areas.
Experience loading/unloading/strapping gear (kayaks, canoes, mountain bikes, camping equipment) on trailers including using ratchet straps.
Proficient at reversing trailers.
Long haul journeys.
Lead students/tourists on multi-day expedition style and day trips in remote areas. Activities include sea kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, high/low ropes courses and initiative/team games.
Working with Children Check.
Wilderness/Remote First Aid Certification.

Worked As LR Driver – Environmental Consultant – Waste Mgt at EnviroCom Australia from November 2009 to December 2010
Operate light rigid vehicle on land fill construction sites to conduct data collection of waste production levels/composition.
Liaise with site manager for temporary work space allocation in a safe/suitable location.
Participate in site inductions/orientations.
White Card.
Follow strict OHS policies and utilize appropriate PPE.
Report hazards to site managers.