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Peter White

Mount Uniackie,NS

Summary

Reliable Dump Truck Driver known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in safe driving practices, vehicle maintenance, and route planning. Excels in time management, communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments. Committed to safety protocols and customer satisfaction with each project undertaken.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Dump Truck Driver

OPX Excavating
Bedford, Nova Scotia
04.2025 - Current
  • Drove dump truck to job sites while adhering to all applicable traffic laws and company policies.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on vehicles such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure.
  • Delivered construction materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand or dirt to work sites as directed by supervisor.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently in order to minimize damage or loss due to improper handling or maintenance.
  • Checked brakes, oil, tires, lights and other systems on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before driving them.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the dump truck in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations.
  • Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
  • Loaded trucks with excess dirt from excavation sites.
  • Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks for removal from construction site.
  • Observed potential hazards and obstructions to maximize safe working conditions.
  • Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Underdog Construction
Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia
04.2010 - 01.2025
  • Drove dump truck to job sites while adhering to all applicable traffic laws and company policies.
  • Loaded dump truck with materials from site stockpile, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on vehicles such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure.
  • Followed established routes and time schedules in order to meet customer delivery requirements.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving accidents or breakdowns along routes.
  • Delivered construction materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand or dirt to work sites as directed by supervisor.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently in order to minimize damage or loss due to improper handling or maintenance.
  • Maintained logs of working hours and of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Checked brakes, oil, tires, lights and other systems on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before driving them.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the dump truck in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations.
  • Attended mandatory safety meetings and reviewed all relevant safety protocols prior to operating any vehicle.
  • Positioned blocks and tarps to secure load for transit and prevent materials loss.
  • Hauled and transported gravel, dirt, fill and boulders to and from construction sites.
  • Worked in tandem with loaders and gravel pit operators to fill trucks for deliveries.
  • Accurately placed loads in optimal locations for spreading and distribution by bulldozers and material movers.
  • Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings and foundations for new construction projects.
  • Transported materials from one job site to another using a lowboy trailer or dump truck.
  • Checked all safety devices on machine prior to each shift.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks of excavator such as fluid levels, hoses, belts and filters.
  • Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
  • Loaded trucks with excess dirt from excavation sites.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.

Education

High School Diploma -

Millwood High School
Lower Sackville, NS
06-1985

Skills

  • Vehicle operation
  • Load securing
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Route planning
  • Material handling
  • Floating equipment
  • Pre-trip inspections
  • Machinery operation
  • Hazard observation
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Log maintenance
  • Equipment operation
  • Vehicle repair
  • Maintenance logging
  • Material loading
  • Heavy equipment operation, Excavator, Backhoe, Skid steer, Loader

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Dump Truck Driver

OPX Excavating
04.2025 - Current

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Underdog Construction
04.2010 - 01.2025

High School Diploma -

Millwood High School

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