Dale

About me:

Candidate Info :
To the Recruitment Manager,
I am seeking a position as a MC/HC Truck Driver in Melbourne and I am available to start at your convenience. I have 8 years MC/HC driving experience with no accidents or lost time injuries on middle/long distance deliveries and pick-ups. My experience also includes Driving Road Trains and B Double Combinations loading and unloading cargo into and out of temperature sensitive trailers, also delivering general freight.
These skills are supported by my pro-active approach to the maintenance of the vehicles identifying and reporting faults and ensuring that service occurs on time.
I am familiar with Fatigue Management and log book recording. My experience also includes working as a Mobile Plant Operator and driller’s assistant, so I have an understanding of delivering and loading in high risk mining, construction and oil & gas sites. I am used to working and staying in challenging environments and driving in congested traffic, tight turning areas and where th

Experience :
Worked As Truck Driver !!! Weekend work only!!! at Glen Cameron Group (Polar Fresh DC) from April 2015 to till now
HC Semi Multi drops to Coles stores VIC metro and Country Areas

Worked As Truck Driver at Robinsons Unloading from July 2015 to December 2015
• Drove Kenworth and Volvo Prime movers
• Working out of the new Epping Market delivering fruit and vegetables to Coles DC, Woolworths DC, and Aldi DC. Some country trips to Shepparton, and Kilmore.
• Delivering goods to customers using chiller Temperature Controlled Pans in B-Double and Semi-trailer configurations.
• Reversing B-Doubles into finger docks and tight turning areas.
• Loading and unloading trailers with forklifts at Depot and moving trailers around the market using a Tug Truck.
• Securing loads using shoring bars and dividing boards.
• Safely operated all Vehicles to minimize the Damage of goods
• Conducted Prestart checks on all Vehicles and trailers used
• Kept accurate log books for prestart checks, fatigue management, start/ stop times
• No accidents or Lost Time Injuries

Worked As Truck Driver at scotts refrigerated freightways from April 2015 to July 2015
MC B Double Bulk Deliveries to clients VIC Metropolitan

Worked As Truck Driver at LINFOX LINEHAUL from April 2014 to March 2015
Truck Driver April 2014 – Mar 2015
Linfox Linehaul, Kewdale, WA

• Drove Freightliners and Volvo Prime movers
• Picking up containers from the rail terminal and delivering them to clients around Perth and some country areas
• Delivering goods to clients using Tautliner and chiller Temperature Controlled Containers
• Helping unload Containers removing Shoring Bars and sheets of Ply Wood
• Securing loads using dog and chains, Nylon Binders and straps
• Safely operated all Vehicles to minimize the Damage of goods
• Conducted Prestart checks on all Vehicles and trailers used
• Kept accurate log books for prestart checks, fatigue management, start/ stop times
• No accidents or Lost Time Injuries

Worked As Truck Driver !!! Weekend work only!!! at Toll Logistics, Airport Precinct from July 2013 to December 2014
Truck Driver July 2013 – Dec 2014
Toll Logistics, Airport Precinct, WA

• Drove Scania and Mercedes Prime movers
• Delivered Ambient, Chilled and Fruit/Veg products to Coles stores around Perth Metropolitan
• Safely operated all Vehicles to minimize the Damage of goods
• Securely restrained Backloads as per Company Standards
• Conducted Prestart checks on all Vehicles and trailers used
• Kept accurate log books for prestart checks, fatigue management, start/ stop times
• No accidents or Lost Time Injuries

Worked As main contractor at IGA & ALM from November 2013 to April 2014
Nov 2013 – April 2014

Busselton is a family-owned business employing 50 plus Sub Contractors – main contractor for
IGA & ALM – between 800 and 1000 pallets daily using dry and temperature sensitive trailers
• Drove DAF, Mack and Freightliner Prime Mover’s – delivers dry and frozen goods to Perth
Metro IGA stores & twice weekly to country areas Geraldton, Busselton (840 Km round trip)
• Conducted prestart checks and Operated trucks in B double and Road Train Configuration’s
• Administration – checks invoices to ensure correct load and ensures IGA staff sign PDA on
Receipt of goods.
• Part-time in Frozen Chiller warehouse, with electric pallet jacks
• Kept accurate log books for prestart checks, fatigue management, start/ stop times
• No accidents or Lost Time Injuries – became a confident truck driver

Worked As Truck Driver at Patrick Autocare, Airport Precinct from May 2013 to November 2013
Truck Driver May 2013 – Nov 2013
Patrick Autocare, Airport Precinct, WA

Patrick Autocare runs integrated services for processing, storage & distribution of vehicles
• Drove Kenworth, Mack, and Scania Prime movers
• Transported new and used vehicles from wharf and rail to Kewdale Depot and Perth dealership
yards
• Safely loaded and unloaded cars on to 3, 5, and 8 Pack Combination Trailers
• Inspected vehicles including documentation, did pre-starts, administration
• Kept accurate log books, operated accident and injury free

Worked As Truck Driver at Busselton Freight Services from October 2012 to May 2013
Busselton is a family-owned business employing 50 plus Sub Contractors – main contractor for IGA & ALM – between 800 and 1000 pallets daily using dry and temperature sensitive trailers
• Drove DAF, Mack and Freightliner Prime Mover’s – delivers dry and frozen goods to Perth Metro IGA stores & twice weekly to country areas Geraldton, Busselton (840 Km round trip)
• Conducted prestart checks and Operated trucks in B double and Road Train Configuration’s
• Administration – checks invoices to ensure correct load and ensures IGA staff sign PDA on Receipt of goods.
• Part-time in Frozen Chiller warehouse, with electric pallet jacks
• Kept accurate log books for prestart checks, fatigue management, start/ stop times
• No accidents or Lost Time Injuries

Worked As Mobile Plant Operator at Eastern Contracting from March 2012 to October 2012
Mobile Plant Operator Sept 2011 – Oct 2012
Eastern Contracting, Glebe, N.S.W.

• Conducted pre-start checks of all Mobile Plant I were required to operate.
• My main role was an Articulated Moxy Dump Truck Operator, And also a Watercart Operator when required which were, 6-8 wheeled, semi and moxy watercarts.
• I have worked on various sites throughout the Pilbara which included Telfar, Newman, Port
Hedland.
• Housekeeping and site cleaning of work shop and office, cleaned tools, cleaned site, free from tripping hazards, slippery surfaces ensure strong OHS
• OHS: used safety tags and barricades, and ensured others wore PPE

Worked As Surface and Underground Diamond Drilling at Sanderson Drilling from September 2011 to March 2012
• Conducts prestart to all support vehicles including rig – checks tyres, fluid levels, axles, fire Extinguishers and all lights and safety beacons working correctly Maintenance of all vehicles and equipment
• Conducts all servicing to vehicles, robin pumps, Greasing nipple points on rig mast, back end and rods are all cleaned and in perfect working order, stocktaking making sure that there is always enough equipment and stock on hand
• Assisting driller at all times in retrieval of inner tubes, adding and pulling rods, mixing mud’s, emptying core, and the labeling of core trays
• Housekeeping and site cleaning – Making sure work shop and office are always cleaned, tools are cleaned and put back in workshop, site is cleaned, free from tripping hazards, slippery surfaces
• Always maintain a high level of safety – Always keep your eyes open on what’s going on around you, using safety tags and barricades, making sure myself and others are always wearing correct PPE.

Worked As Truck Driver at SEALANES from August 2008 to July 2010
Truck Driver Aug 2008 – July 2010
Sealanes, Fremantle and Palmyra, WA

• Delivered Sealanes goods from distribution center to Perth retail outlets – 200 kms round trip
• Manually loaded and unloaded trucks – physically lifted 30 kg cartons
• Safely used electric pallet jacks and tailgates
• Safely drove latest model Isuzu trucks – worked 8 – 12 hour shifts
• Cash handling and administration as required
• Successfully worked in this physically demanding job
• Drove safely and responsibly at all times – operated accident and injury free