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Devin Thorpe

Claremont

Summary

Experienced Tow Truck Operator adept at working quickly and safely to complete voluntary and involuntary tows. Good customer service, communication, and prioritization skills. Excellent history of maintaining efficient schedules and operating with zero incidents.

Skilled Class A Driver with clean driving history and valid California license. Accustomed to daily routes with multiple stops. Coordinates smooth loading, unloading, and load processing at each location. Meticulous about updating paperwork and DOT-compliant records.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Duty Tow Truck Driver

Mr T's Towing
01.2023 - Current
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.

Mason Laborer

CD&Sons Construction
07.2018 - Current
  • Moved equipment between job locations using crew truck and trailer.
  • Operated back hoe, skid steer and trenching equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
  • Adhered to all heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.

Apprentice Lineman

Cal/Nev JATC IBEW Local 47
09.2011 - 06.2018
  • Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Transported wood poles and utility goods, including hazardous materials, without incident across Southern California.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 200-mile transports.
  • Positioned loading devices under and over pallets and boxes to secure and move materials weighing up to 500 pounds.

Education

Line Work Fundamentals

Northwest Lineman College
Oroville, CA

Skills

  • California Class A License
  • Route planning
  • Loading and unloading
  • Pre- and post-trip inspections
  • Flatbed truck expertise
  • Commercial material transportation
  • Strong work ethic

Timeline

Heavy Duty Tow Truck Driver

Mr T's Towing
01.2023 - Current

Mason Laborer

CD&Sons Construction
07.2018 - Current

Apprentice Lineman

Cal/Nev JATC IBEW Local 47
09.2011 - 06.2018

Line Work Fundamentals

Northwest Lineman College

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