Rodney Bearinger
Edmonton
Summary
Highly skilled Class 1 Operator with background in efficient operation of heavy equipment and machinery. Notable strengths include maintenance, safety protocols, scheduling, and teamwork. Previous work has made significant impact by ensuring smooth operations, reducing downtime, maintaining safety standards, and enhancing overall productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1975
1975
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Class1 operator
S and M
Leduc
09.2018 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery safely and efficiently during daily tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to complete operational tasks effectively.
- Participated in training sessions to learn operational procedures and best practices.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- 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.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotted trailers in loading yard.
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
Class 1 Operator
Trimac
Edmonton
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Operated Class 1 vehicles to transport hazardous materials safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Adhered to all federal and state transportation regulations during operations.
- Managed route planning to optimize fuel efficiency and delivery times.
- Assisted in resolving transportation issues to maintain service quality standards.
- Followed safety protocols when operating large machinery at construction sites.
- Reported any incidents or accidents immediately to supervisor and manager on duty.
- Adhered to company policies regarding use of hazardous materials while operating machinery.
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge of operation procedures related to specific types of machinery.
- Transported materials from mining site to processing plant or storage facility.
- Maintained accurate daily log of all equipment operations, repairs and maintenance activities.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
Class 1 Operator
Quality Carrier
Edmonton
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Operated Class 1 vehicles to transport hazardous materials safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety.
- Adhered to all federal and state transportation regulations during operations.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to coordinate timely deliveries and pickups.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures effectively.
- Managed route planning to optimize fuel efficiency and delivery times.
- Assisted in resolving transportation issues to maintain service quality standards.
- Followed safety protocols when operating large machinery at construction sites.
- Reported any incidents or accidents immediately to supervisor and manager on duty.
- Worked closely with engineering teams during design process for new construction projects.
- Maintained accurate daily log of all equipment operations, repairs and maintenance activities.
Education
Management in Transportation
CITT. Traffic And Transport
09.1995 - 09.1995
Elmira District
Elmira, ONSkills
- Equipment operation
- Hazardous material handling
- Vehicle maintenance
- Route planning
- Safety compliance
- DOT recordkeeping
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Incident reporting
- Inspection procedures
- Efficient communication
- DOT compliance
- Trained in [state] safety regulations
- Adherence to regulations
Timeline
Class1 operator
S and M
09.2018 - Current
Class 1 Operator
Trimac
09.2013 - 09.2018
Class 1 Operator
Quality Carrier
09.2011 - 09.2015
Management in Transportation
CITT. Traffic And Transport
09.1995 - 09.1995
Elmira District