Richard Malette
Hamilton,ON
Summary
With expertise in driver training at Operating Engineers 793, I excel in defensive driving and teamwork. I developed programs that reduced accident rates by 20%, enhancing road safety and compliance. My proactive approach in mentoring trainers and refining instructional methods ensures continuous improvement and adherence to industry standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Trainer Conveyor Operator
Operating Engineers 793
- Designed and conducted sessions to enhance skills in safe driving and equipment handling.
- Assessed trainee performance through practical evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with management to refine training materials based on industry standards.
- Facilitated workshops to improve trainees' understanding of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
- Mentored new trainers on effective teaching techniques and course delivery methods.
- Monitored progress of trainees, ensuring adherence to training schedules and objectives.
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
- Evaluated driver performance through ride-alongs, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Driver Trainer Tow Plow Operator
Webber Maintenance
10.2025 - Current
Driver Trainer Tow Plow Operator
Miller Maintainance
11.2018 - 04.2025
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new drivers, enhancing road safety and compliance.
- Conducted evaluations of driver performance, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to implement best practices in driver operations and safety protocols.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions, promoting effective driving techniques and regulatory adherence.
- Monitored ongoing driver performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Led workshops on defensive driving strategies, resulting in reduced accident rates among trainees.
- Mentored novice trainers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new drivers, reducing training time while maintaining quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alternative Adult Education
Oshawa, ON06.1998
Skills
- Defensive driving
- Driver assessment
- Managing customer needs
- Emergency procedures
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Planning routes
- Inspecting trucks
- Maintenance
- DOT requirements
- Instructional skills
- Observing performance
- Assisting drivers
- Practical evaluation
- Safe driving techniques
- Performance evaluation
- Progress evaluation
- Student mentoring
- Progress tracking
- Equipment demonstration
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Driver Trainer Tow Plow Operator
Webber Maintenance
10.2025 - Current
Driver Trainer Tow Plow Operator
Miller Maintainance
11.2018 - 04.2025
Driver Trainer Conveyor Operator
Operating Engineers 793
High School Diploma -
Alternative Adult Education