Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Attributes
Corequalification
References
Hobbies and Interests
Training
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MESHACK IKULUME

Niagara Falls,Ontario
MESHACK IKULUME

Summary

A committed and result oriented professional with over 8 years in mechanical field and over 18 years in heavy commercial driving experience. Well conversant with operations in East Africa and sub-Saharan countries. I am also well trained top loader operator in a well-established organization. I can work with others and with little or minimal supervision, always seeking to improve and deliver targets to satisfy employer and clients. Am a strong team player and facilitator, who communicate ideas and information in clear, concise and open manner. Motivated Job Title with impeccable driving record and over Number years of transportation industry expertise. Offers focus and skills in route management and freight documentation. Adept at operating Type equipment. Highly attentive to changing road and traffic conditions. Dependable candidate experienced in navigating long-haul routes and managing paperwork for cross-border shipments. In-depth knowledge of route logistics and vehicle maintenance needs. Physically fit individual possessing excellent physical stamina to move and lift heavy items and good knowledge of local and highway roads. Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

TRANSPARES KENYA(LTD)

HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER

Job overview

  • Driving Heavy Trucks/Light Trucks
  • Routine checking of the truck before operation
  • Reporting any mechanical problems to the Maintenance officer
  • Ensuring cleanness of the truck and fueling
  • Ensuring Loading is done properly to the appropriate weight as required by Road Act
  • Ensuring proper documentation for the goods are in order
  • Any other work assigned by the transport manager.

Consolbase Limited

Terex Machine Operator

Job overview

  • Loading & Offloading Containers
  • Pre-Operational safety checks
  • Loading and offloading of Containers
  • Post-operational safety checks.

International Committee of the Red Cross-Kenya Delegation

Heavy Truck Driver (operating within Sub- Sahara countries)
06.2014 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Driving Heavy Trucks/Light Trucks
  • Routine checking of the truck before operation
  • Reporting any mechanical problems to the Maintenance officer
  • Ensuring cleanness of the truck and fueling
  • Ensuring Loading is done properly to the appropriate weight as required by Road Act
  • Ensuring proper documentation for the goods are in order
  • Any other work assigned by the transport manager.

Primefuel Kenya Limited

Heavy Truck Driver (operating within East and Central Africa)
12.2006 - 05.2013

Job overview

  • Driving Heavy Trucks/Light Trucks
  • Routine checking of the truck before operation
  • Reporting any mechanical problems to the Maintenance officer
  • Ensure the vehicle is road worthy as required by the Law
  • Ensure safety in the vehicle during loading and offloading of the fuel
  • Ensuring safe driving from depot to customer site following all the traffic rules in different Countries.

M.A. Bayusuf & Sons Limited

Truck Driver
06.2003 - 11.2006

Job overview

  • Driving Heavy Trucks/Light Trucks
  • Reporting vehicle faults and repairs to workshop manager
  • Transportation of Dry cargo trucks and fuel trucks
  • Transporting wide load cargos within East Africa
  • Ensuring safety of the vehicle and cargo in transit
  • Any other work assigned.

Abercrombie and Kent Coast Limited

Motor Vehicle Mechanic
09.1999 - 03.2001

Job overview

  • In charge of petrol and diesel vehicle maintenance
  • Coordinating spares purchasing and replacement with the workshop in-charge
  • Follow up on safety and healthy in the workshop
  • Any other work assigned by the operation manager.

Wananchi Marine Products Kenya Limited

Motor vehicle mechanic
01.1995 - 11.1998

Job overview

  • In charge of petrol and diesel vehicle maintenance
  • Maintenance of folk lifts, Jones Cranes/assisting in operating them
  • Follow up on safety and healthy in the workshop
  • Any other work assigned by the operation manager.

Education

Mombasa Technical College

Trade Motor Vehicle Mechanic Grade 11

University Overview

Wote Township Engineering School

Trade Motor Vehicle mechanic grade 111

University Overview

Kithoni Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary School

University Overview

Bandari College

Certificate of Top loader/Reach Stacker operator
01.2012

University Overview

Unik Driving School

Certificate and Driving Licence Class A,B,C,E,I
01.1996

University Overview

Skills

  • Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
  • Flatbed truck expertise
  • Truck maintenance knowledge
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Decision-Making Under Pressure
  • Permit and license compliance
  • Load Securing Techniques
  • GPS Navigation Proficiency
  • Defensive Driving Abilities
  • Fuel-efficient driving
  • Stress Management Abilities
  • Heavy lifting capabilities
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Freight documentation accuracy
  • Accident prevention strategies
  • Logbook Maintenance
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Adherence to Regulations
  • GPS mapping
  • Commercial driving
  • Valid Type driver's license with Type endorsement
  • Truck Driving
  • Truck Weighing
  • Logistics Planning
  • Safe Driving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Map Reading
  • Quantity and Quality Assessments
  • Tractor-Trailer Operation
  • Customer Relations
  • Cargo Security
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Forklift Operation
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Assisting customers
  • Delivery Documentation
  • Operating hydraulics
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Class A license
  • Load Inspection
  • Visual Inspection
  • Goods Wrapping and Security
  • Trailer maintenance
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Safety and Emergency Equipment
  • Documentation skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Work Logging
  • CB Radio Communication
  • Flatbed Trailers
  • Decision-Making
  • Special Equipment Installation
  • Vehicle Service Documentation
  • Delivery Instructions Verification
  • Type truck operations
  • Goal Setting
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Self Motivation
  • Task Prioritization
  • Team building
  • Relationship Building
  • Effective Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Aerial work platforms
  • Payment Collection
  • Process Monitoring
  • Accident Documentation
  • Recovering vehicles
  • Laborer Oversight
  • Electric Hand Trucks
  • Mechanical recoveries
  • GPS Applications
  • Emergency Roadside Repairs
  • Document Verification
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Time management abilities

Attributes

Attributes
  • Integrity and ability to deal with clear key operation areas.
  • Proper planning for workforce delivery results.
  • Efficient and accurate with attention to details in operations.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.

Corequalification

Corequalification
  • Well trained Heavy Truck Driver with rich experience in dry and liquid cargo transportation.
  • A trained Motor vehicle Mechanic with Certificate Grade II.
  • A trained Top loader /Reach stacker Operator.

References

References
  • Oliver Masila, Senior Accountant, Consolbase Limited, P.O Box 82324-80100, Mombasa, +254 722 538 606, omasilah@yahoo.com
  • Abijah Mwakodi, Human Resource Manager, International Committee of RedCross, P.O Box 34071-00100, Nairobi, +254 110938081, amwakodi@icrc.org
  • Francis Kieti, Senior Accountant, United Nations-Gilgil, P.O Box 6-00200, Nairobi, +254 722 679311, francis.mutunga@un.org

Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies and Interests
  • Evangelism
  • Singing
  • Making new friends

Training

Training
  • International Committee of the Red Cross: Road Driving Techniques defensive Certificate:2016
  • Kenya Red Cross Society: Basic First Aid Course : 2015
  • Glen Edmunds Driving School: Defensive Driving Course: September 2014
  • International Committee of the Red Cross:4x4 L/C on and off road driving techniques certificate:2014
  • Defensive Driving System: HCV Defensive Driving Refresher Certificate(Done Annually) :2006-2012
  • DT Dobie Technical Training Centre-Nairobi: Mercedez Benz Actros Driving Certificate:2010
  • International Centre of Technology: Initial First Aid Course:2009
  • Shell Tanzania Limited: Road Transport Drivers Assessment for Q3:2009
  • Treadsetters Ltd: Basic Tyre Knowledge:2008

Timeline

Heavy Truck Driver (operating within Sub- Sahara countries)
International Committee of the Red Cross-Kenya Delegation
06.2014 - 03.2020
Heavy Truck Driver (operating within East and Central Africa)
Primefuel Kenya Limited
12.2006 - 05.2013
Truck Driver
M.A. Bayusuf & Sons Limited
06.2003 - 11.2006
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Abercrombie and Kent Coast Limited
09.1999 - 03.2001
Motor vehicle mechanic
Wananchi Marine Products Kenya Limited
01.1995 - 11.1998
Mombasa Technical College
Trade Motor Vehicle Mechanic Grade 11
Wote Township Engineering School
Trade Motor Vehicle mechanic grade 111
Kithoni Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary School
Bandari College
Certificate of Top loader/Reach Stacker operator
Unik Driving School
Certificate and Driving Licence Class A,B,C,E,I
HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER
TRANSPARES KENYA(LTD)
Terex Machine Operator
Consolbase Limited
MESHACK IKULUME