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Work History
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Shawn Harris

Prince George,BC

Summary

Reliable equipment operator with several years of experience operating front end loaders, bulldozers and excavators. Efficiently loads and moves dirt, rocks, concrete, equipment and materials while taking action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions. Continuously monitors condition of equipment to remain operationally ready at all times and minimize downtime.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

RoadKing Asphalt Aggregate
Prince George, British Columbia
06.2018 - Current
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
  • Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
  • Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
  • Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
  • Operated a front end loader to move and load materials such as dirt, gravel, asphalt, and debris.
  • Lifted heavy objects using the loader's hydraulic arms and buckets.
  • Conducted pre-operational checks on the equipment to ensure it was in safe working condition.
  • Loaded and unloaded rock trucks with a front-end loader.
  • Checked the oil, water, fuel, brakes, and tires on the vehicle before each shift.
  • Operated snow plow to clear roads and sidewalks of accumulated snow, ice, and debris.
  • Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
  • Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.

Truck Driver

Lo-Bar Enterprises
Prince George, British Columbia
05.2010 - 03.2012
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.

Excavator Operator

Dahl Grading & Excavator
Prince George, British Columbia
01.2007 - 11.2008
  • Loaded and unloaded gravel from the truck bed with a shovel or loader bucket.
  • Maintained vehicle logbook and daily inspection reports to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
  • Monitored tire pressure, fluid levels, brakes, and other systems to ensure safe operation of the truck.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of vehicles to identify any potential safety issues.
  • 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.
  • Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.

Education

NVSS
Vanderhoof, BC

Skills

  • Safe Driving
  • Commercial driving
  • Equipment Operation
  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Trailer maintenance
  • Long-haul driving
  • Trip planning
  • CB Radio Communication
  • Effective Communication
  • Flatbed experience
  • Multitasking
  • Truck Driving
  • Time management abilities

Languages

English
Professional

Affiliations

  • Spending time with my kids
  • Camping/ Outdoor actives
  • Cooking
  • Sports
  • Racing
  • Hunting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Truck Driver

RoadKing Asphalt Aggregate
06.2018 - Current

Truck Driver

Lo-Bar Enterprises
05.2010 - 03.2012

Excavator Operator

Dahl Grading & Excavator
01.2007 - 11.2008

NVSS
Shawn Harris