RON PORTER

* ******* *** **. ****’s, NL A*H *M* 709-***-****(c) adcgot@r.postjobfree.com

March 2020,

Dear Hiring Manager,

It is with interest and enthusiasm that I apply for a Truck Driver position within your company. Work experience as a commercial tractor-trailer truck driver includes pickup and delivery of trailers at OceanEx pier. At times I delivered cans 300km away. Additional tractor-trailer truck driving experience includes delivering goods to various customers safely and efficiently throughout the Avalon region. My responsibilities and tasks are performed safely and efficiently while adhering to commercial driving rules and regulations and company policies and procedures. I have a clean driver’s abstract, experience communicating with dispatch and possess an OceanEx pier pass. Previous work experience includes being responsible for the fleet maintenance of delivery truck vehicles in a fast-paced and demanding warehouse work environment.

Successfully I have completed a Class 1 Commercial Tractor-Trailer Driver Program and a Heavy Equipment Operator Program. I possess a class 1 manual transmission license with no restrictions. Course certifications that I have completed are: Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Power Line Hazards, Flags Person/Safety Traffic Control, WHIMIS, First Aid and Respectful Work Place Skills. I bring with me additional mechanical skills that I have earned as a certified mechanic.

I am enthusiastic and eager for an opportunity to work and contribute to the success of your organization. You will find me to be reliable, hardworking and job dedicated person with a commitment to professional customer service. I am a self-starter with the ability to work independently or supportively within a team environment. Should you view my resume as favorable, I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss in further detail any additional information that you may require. Thank-you for your consideration and I am hopeful I will hear from you in the near future. Sincerely,

Ron Porter

709-***-****(cell)

RON PORTER

7 Bulrush Ave St. John’s, NL A1H 0M5 709-***-****(c) adcgot@r.postjobfree.com CLASS 1 COMMERCIAL TRACTOR-TRAILER DRIVER

LICENSED HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Performance Profile:

Seeking full time employment in which I may apply my knowledge and skills. I have experience driving a tractor-trailer and experience with pickup and delivery of trailers at OceanEx pier and possess an OceanEx pier pass. Successfully I have completed a Class 1 Commercial Tractor- Trailer Driver Program and a Heavy Equipment Operator Program. I possess a class 1 manual transmission license with no restrictions. Prior to completing the Class 1 Commercial Driver Program and the Heavy Equipment Operator Program, I was employed as a certified Automotive Service Technician and have several years’ experience in that field. I welcome the opportunity to be employed with your organization.

Class 1 Commercial Tractor-Trailer Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator: Licenses

Class 1 Commercial Driver manual transmission with no restrictions

Clean driving record

Oceanex pier pass

Certifications

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Power Line Hazards

Flags Person/Safety Traffic Control

WHIMIS

First Aid

Respectful Work Place Skills

Skills

Experience driving tractor trailer safely and according to all regulations and policies

Providing professional customer service

Receiving and relaying information to dispatch

Route planning with use of Internet and Google Maps when required

Pre-trip and post trip planning and inspections

Completion of all required daily reports and paperwork

Load and unload goods safely and efficiently

Physically fit with the ability to lift heavy objects, bend, climb, stand or sit for long periods, flexible and reliable

Professional Experience

Class 1 Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver RMS Pope Inc. March 2019 – October 2019

Picking up cans at Oceanex pier

Delivering cans as directed by dispatch

Processing all paperwork required by Oceanex and RMS Pope

Delivering cans 300km to Gander and Clarenville

Performing pre-trip and post trip inspections

Maintaining daily log book

Performed all duties safely while adhering to company’s operating procedures Class 1 Commercial Tractor-Trailer Driver Program - Canadian Training Institute

Graduation March 2019

Pre-trip planning

Log book entry experience

Pre-trip, en route and post trip inspections

Trip planning aids: Internet and Google Maps

Trip information record keeping

Heavy Equipment Operator Program - Canadian Training Institute Graduation November 2018

Dump Truck

Experience operating different manual speed transmissions from 10 speeds to 18 speeds no restrictions

Experience adhering to proper safety precautions required to safely operate a truck for you and for the public

Front End Loader

Experience operating a front end loader to fill dump trucks

Pump loading bucket

Experience selecting proper gears while operating a front end loader

Experience removing and installing buckets

Excavator

Experience using proper precautions for loading and tying down an excavator on a flatbed truck

Experience operating excavator for sloping, digging, backfilling and grading

Experience with excavator rigging and travelling Journeyman Mechanic Self Employed Sept 2017 – May 2018 Automotive Journeyman Mechanic

Estimate vehicle repair costs for client’s approval and consent

Inspect and repair vehicles according to the agreed upon work estimate

Trouble shoot, diagnose, service and repair customer vehicles UPS – United Parcel Service 134 Clyde Ave Mt. Pearl, NL Dec 2012 – Sept 2017 Fleet Supervisor / First Class Automotive Service Technician / Journeyman Mechanic

Perform diagnostics and repairs on: engines, brake systems, electrical and drivability, transmissions, charging and starting systems, exhaust systems and install accessories

Diagnose and trouble shoot vehicle malfunction and vehicle complaints from drivers and repair as required.

Manage fleet through Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) and schedule repairs as required

Complete daily inspections of delivery trucks to ensure they meet company standards on performance and safety for next day deliveries

Maintain vehicle fleet records, vehicle costs and budgets, ensure all vehicles are registered, insured and inspected

Hickman Motors GM Dealership 85 Kenmount Road, St. John’s May 2009 – April 2012 Automotive Service Technician Apprentice

Engine Repair and Diagnosis as 4

th

year apprentice

Electrical and Driveability duties as 3

rd

year apprentice

Light Mechanical duties as 1

st

year and 2

nd

year apprentice

Education and Training

Class 1 Commercial Driver Tractor-Trailer

Canadian Training Institute graduation March 2019

Class 1 Commercial Driver Tractor-Trailer program

Heavy Equipment Operator

Canadian Training Institute graduation November 2018 Heavy Equipment Operator program

Red Seal Automotive Service Technician Certification April 4, 2012

Successful completion of journeyman examination

ASEP – Automotive Service Educational Program

College of the North Atlantic October 2009 – June 2011 GM sponsored apprenticeship program specializing in training on GM vehicles Automotive Service Technician

College of the North Atlantic September 2007 – June 2008 Automotive Service Technician program

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