David

About me:

Candidate Info :
29 years heavy vehicle driving across a range of environment and plant.
I am after a job that pays well, respects the hard work I do cheerfully without complaining and has options to upskill/move into different roles.
Fuel or Milk Tanker roles would be my first choice but near on anything especially if it’s interstate/long-haul.

Experience :
Worked As Milk Tanker Operator/Workshop at Truck Maintenance, Repair
Westland Milk Products, Hokitika
* Pick up milk on farm and deliver safely to factory ensuring all food protocol observed
* Change worn/flat tyres as and when necessary/retorque wheel nuts at correct mileage
* Inform management/workshop of any maintenance issues or repairs needed
* Complete paperwork correctly
* Drive safely and with courtesy to other road users complying with company policy and NZ road law. Winding, West Coast of South Island roads, alpine passes

Worked As Milk Tanker Driver at Service Cartage Ltd from July 2022 to November 2022
* On farm milk collection and safe delivery to the processing plant
* 23m, 9 axle, B-train (B-double) Scania 620 V8 prime mover.
* Winding, West Coast of South Island roads, alpine passes.

Worked As Civil Plant Operator (Casual) at Tip Truck from January 2020 to May 2020
Henry Adams, Hokitika
* 18 speed Road Ranger, 3 axle rigid, Iveco, Hino, tow plant using transporter trailer/low loader
* Correct logbook hours keeping
* Change worn/flat tyres as and when necessary/retorque wheel nuts at correct mileage.
* Drive over a variety of terrain, using diff locks and needing good skills.
* Drive safely and with courtesy to other road users complying with company policy and NZ road law. Winding, West Coast of South Island roads, alpine passes

Worked As Civil Plant Operator (Casual) at Henry Adams from January 2020 to May 2020
Henry Adams, Hokitika
* 18 speed Road Ranger, 3 axle rigid, Iveco, Hino, tow plant using transporter trailer/low loader
* Correct logbook hours keeping
* Change worn/flat tyres as and when necessary/retorque wheel nuts at correct mileage.
* Drive over a variety of terrain, using diff locks and needing good skills.
* Drive safely and with courtesy to other road users complying with company policy and NZ road law. Winding, West Coast of South Island roads, alpine passes

Worked As Milk Tanker Operator/Workshop at Westland Milk Products from August 2017 to December 2019
Westland Milk Products, Hokitika
* Pick up milk on farm and deliver safely to factory ensuring all food protocol observed
* Change worn/flat tyres as and when necessary/retorque wheel nuts at correct mileage
* Inform management/workshop of any maintenance issues or repairs needed
* Complete paperwork correctly
* Drive safely and with courtesy to other road users complying with company policy and NZ road law. Winding, West Coast of South Island roads, alpine passes

Worked As Diesel Mechanic Assistant at MDS Kaiapoi from July 2015 to October 2015
* Removing and diesel pumps for overhaul
* Servicing; oils, filters etc
* Most light to medium duty repairs and replacements; brakes, cylinder head removal, timing belts, fault finding diagnostics and repair.

Worked As Fuel Tanker Operator at Hooker Pacific fuels from January 2015 to June 2015
Christchurch
* Prestart check of tanker, fire extinguishers, spill kits, legal documents etc
* Work in accordance with best practices on site at fuel drops or gantry loading
* Safe and vigilant attitude needed at all times, procedure is for everyone’s safety
* Present truck as clean and tidy.
* Inform management/workshop of any maintenance issues or repairs needed.
* Complete paperwork correctly
* Drive safely and with courtesy to other road users complying with company policy and NZ road law. Metro and line haul deliveries

Worked As Fuel Tanker Operator at Plains Distributers Ltd from January 2012 to March 2013
* Prestart check of tanker, fire extinguishers, spill kits, legal documents etc
* Work in accordance with best practices on site at fuel drops or gantry loading
* Communicate with schedulers when queues at gantry and prioritise deliveries
* Change worn/flat tyres as and when necessary/retorque wheel nuts at correct mileage.
* Inform management/workshop of any maintenance issues or repairs needed.
* Complete paperwork correctly
* Drive safely and with courtesy to other road users complying with company policy and NZ road law. Metro and line haul deliveries.