Truck Driver Equipment Operator

TERRY D. GOLDEN

RR.* Box ***, Elizabethtown, IL 62931 * Home 618-***-**** * Cell 618-***-**** **************@*****.***

Professional Summary

D11 Operator with 18 years experience operating heavy duty machinery on a diverse range of mining sites and projects.

Skills

● Heavy Equipment operator

● Construction and mining tractors

● Trained in safe driving techniques

● Class A Commercial Driver's License

● Commercial driving expertise

● Hazardous Materials Endorsement

● HAZMAT familiarity

Work History

Equipment Operator, 07/1998 to 01/2016

Peabody Coal Company – Equality, IL

● Operated heavy equipment, including graders, loaders, dozers

● Graded slopes

● Reclamation, dirt and top soil, and rock grade

● Scaled high walls

● Set up for shovel and download for backhoe

● Clean coal

● Built haul roads

● Built drill bench

● Worked in dozer push

Truck Driver/Mechanic, 03/1990 to 07/1998

McDowell Enterprises, Inc. - Elizabethtown IL

● Inspected the truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

● Transported deliveries locally and over the road.

● Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries according to size of load and content description

● Maintained a daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

● Completed basic maintenance such as minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.

● Reported all accidents, damage and malfunctions involving company equipment to management.

● Pushed and pulled dollies into place and cranked lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailer.

● Checked shipping papers to determine the nature of load and checked for the presence of hazardous materials.

● Established and maintained excellent customer relationships.

● Answered customer questions regarding delivery promptly and accurately.

● Loaded and unloaded freight to assure safety and minimize risk of damage and dangerous conditions.

● Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes and brake pads.

● Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrication's and tune-ups.

● Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors.

● Safely used all hand and power tools, including the T-stripper, T-cutter, torque and wrench.

● Completed routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns.

● Interfaced with management and colleagues in a professional manner.

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