Vern Klassen
West Kelowna,BC
Summary
I am experienced in commercial driving, and have some experience in equipment operation. Skilled in safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time. I have no problem doing physical labour, and I am willing to get any certification needed to get the job done.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Lyons Transport
Penticton, BC
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Pre-Trip and Post-trip inspections done on a 2006 Peterbilt 379
- Hauled metal to different Fab shops around the Kootenay region.
- Hauled lumber from the Kootenays to the Vancouver coast
- Hauled metal back from the Coast to Penticton
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected truck for malfunctions and reported to management for corrective action.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
Tri-axle Dump Truck Driver
Twin Con Enterprises Ltd
Penticton, BC
01.2024
- Pre/post trip inspections on a 2007 Mack Tri-axle dump truck with pup trailer
- Hauled different types of aggregate from different pits
- Hauled product up and down mountainous terrain
- Used Loaders and Excavators to load myself if needed.
Dump Truck Driver
NRG Excavating and Trucking
Summerland, BC
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Responsible for completing pre/post trip inspections
- Obey all road signs and speed limits
- Haul different kinds of aggregate to/from jobsites
- Use different machines like Bobcats, Loaders, and Excavators to complete tasks.
Diamond Driller Helper
Major Drilling International
Winnipeg, MB
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Assist the driller in adding rods, emptying core tubes, maintenance on the drill and equipment used
- Keeping things clean and organized
- Being fit for duty each day
- Working 12 hour shifts
- 28 and 14 rotation.
Labourer
Gorman Bros Mill
West Kelowna, BC
05.2013 - 03.2018
- Worked at the green chain, turntables, and as watchman security
- Worked in a fast-paced production environment
- Followed the proper safety regulations as outlined by the company
- Worked hard and efficiently to produce the best quality and the most quantity possible.
Education
Class 1 License -
Taylor Pro Training
High School Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite High School
Skills
- Safe Driving Practices
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Route Planning Abilities
- Truck loading and unloading
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Vehicle inspections
- Equipment Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Commercial driving
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Timeline
Truck Driver
Lyons Transport
02.2024 - 05.2024
Tri-axle Dump Truck Driver
Twin Con Enterprises Ltd
01.2024
Dump Truck Driver
NRG Excavating and Trucking
08.2019 - 08.2021
Diamond Driller Helper
Major Drilling International
03.2018 - 12.2018
Labourer
Gorman Bros Mill
05.2013 - 03.2018
Class 1 License -
Taylor Pro Training
High School Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite High School