Darren Smith

Operate D10 dozers doing general operations in an open pit mine

Including building roads,drill patterns and dumps. Operate 18m and 24m graders.

Operation of D10 dozers building roads,drill patterns and other general tasks around the mine. Operated 992 and 994 loaders. Small excavators and graders on a regular basis maintaining haul roads

• Class 1 livestock hauling

• Equipment Trainer training Suncor Employees
• Operated various pieces of equipment on site
• Tier 1 driving authority

• Highly proficient and experienced in operating haul trucks, rubber tire loaders, road graders, D10/D11 dozers and excavators
• Transported equipment while safely operating haul trucks machinery to and from job sites
• Protected equipment and personnel from safety concerns by noting and avoiding potential hazards
• Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment and related attachments to meet job site requirements
• Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues for proper materials movement
• Organized and cleaned equipment and tools after job completion
• Inspected, repaired and maintained equipment for durability and optimal performance
• Kept equipment properly fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands
• Removed tools and machinery from job site and secured location at end of shift
• Operated vehicles to and from work sites and maintain a clean driving record
• Observed all safety policies and procedures
• Trained and developed new employees in both trucks and equipment usage
• Documented Timespan updates to management on renewal progress, at-risk renewals and renewals forecast
• Incident free for entire employment

• Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices
• Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals
• Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection
• Trained all new sales employees on effective sales, service and operational strategies to maximize team performance
• Coached team members on security risks and loss prevention to aid in mitigating store theft
• Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as a resource for both coworkers and customers
• Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives
• Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application
• Negotiated and closed deals with minimal oversight
• Demonstrated products at customer locations, answering questions and redirecting objections to close deals
• Assisted customers during the selection process and helped choose perfect products to meet individual needs
• Consulted with long-term, new and prospective customers to understand needs and propose ideal solutions
• Provided accurate and detailed quotes for customers to maintain customer satisfaction
• Cultivated professional client relationships by asking appropriate questions, identifying needs and providing insightful information regarding products
• Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone
• Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities