Lee Thompson
Port Alberni,BC
Summary
I have a decade of logging truck experience in several types of configurations of trucks and trailers. Certified by the B.C. Forest Safety Council since 2022. I have a valid Class 1 B.C. Drivers license with air endorsement. Lots of experience in dump trucks, doing various jobs like hauling, paving, plowing, and sanding. I've run loaders, tractors, forklifts throughout my years in the industry. I am currently enrolled in the HEO program, specializing in the excavator, at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo. Which will be done in mid-December, at which time I will be needing 160 hours of work experience to complete my Certificate of Qualification.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Logging Truck Driver
Lots Group Canada
Port Alberni, B.C.
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated logging truck to haul logs from forest areas to mill sites.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained electronic logbooks and time cards, and tracked all repairs and mechanical maintenance in the electronic log.
- Responded quickly and appropriately in emergency situations that may arise during transport.
- Cleaned interior cab area after each trip as well as exterior of truck periodically.
- Observed all applicable laws regarding weight restrictions for bridges, tunnels., when transporting materials over long distances.
- Developed strong working relationships with co-workers through effective communication skills.
- Monitored cargo load during transit by checking tires and brakes regularly along the way.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
Logging Truck Driver
Roga Contracting
Kamloops, British Columbia
04.2017 - 11.2021
- Operated logging truck to haul logs from forest areas to mill sites.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained logs of trips, documenting hours worked and cargo information.
- Conducted daily log books reviews for accuracy before submitting them at the end of each shift.
- Cleaned interior cab area after each trip as well as exterior of truck periodically.
- Observed all applicable laws regarding weight restrictions for bridges, tunnels., when transporting materials over long distances.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
Education
Certificate of Qualification - Heavy Equipment Operator
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC12-2024
GED -
Eighth Avenue Learning Center
Port Alberni, BC06-2024
Occupational Level 1 First Aid - Certificate
Alert First Aid Inc.
Nanaimo, BC09-2024
Traffic Control Person - Traffic Control
BC Construction Safety Alliance
Nanaimo, BC09-2024
Certificate - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC08-2024
Skills
- Vehicle Inspection
- Physical Stamina
- Effective Communication
- Self Motivation
- Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Load Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Defensive Driving
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Safe Driving Practices
- Accident Prevention
- Documentation
- Trailer loading
- Truck Weighing
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Route Planning
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Logging Truck Driver
Lots Group Canada
11.2021 - 03.2023
Logging Truck Driver
Roga Contracting
04.2017 - 11.2021
Certificate of Qualification - Heavy Equipment Operator
Vancouver Island University
GED -
Eighth Avenue Learning Center
Occupational Level 1 First Aid - Certificate
Alert First Aid Inc.
Traffic Control Person - Traffic Control
BC Construction Safety Alliance
Certificate - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Vancouver Island University
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