Robert Cooper
Driver, Veteran
Edmonton,AB
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.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Tow Truck Driver
Coquitlam Towing
Coquitlam, BC
03.1993 - 09.2010
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Tow Truck Driver
Royal City Towing
Burnaby, BC
01.1988 - 03.1993
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- 1 ton, dual Century, wheel lift, 5 ton wrecker work
- Acquired Class 1 with air
Dispatcher
BCAA
Vancouver, BC
12.1987 - 01.1993
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
- Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over Number daily calls.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of Number fleet vehicles.
- Planned, organized, and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
Education
Grade 11 - Vehicle Repairs, Printing, Welding
09.1980 - 02.1982
Skills
Lockout remedies
undefinedAdditional Information
Served 1977 to 1982 in Army cadets in Edmonton, Alberta
Joined Canadian Army Feb 1982 to April 1989, as a radio operator, driver. Signalman
2001 to 2003 served with NATO as a civilian contractor in 3 tours of Afghanistan.
Decorated veteran.
Right leg amputation, left toe amputation.
Alberta class 5. Air endorsement. Will upgrade license for right job
Previous class 1. 13 years experience open deck work, reefer, oversized loads
Timeline
Tow Truck Driver - Coquitlam Towing
03.1993 - 09.2010
Tow Truck Driver - Royal City Towing
01.1988 - 03.1993
Dispatcher - BCAA
12.1987 - 01.1993
Jasper Place Composite High School - Grade 11, Vehicle Repairs, Printing, Welding
09.1980 - 02.1982
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