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Wellington Chikaka,Truck Driver

+263-***-****** adziwl@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL PROFILE

I am a professional Truck Driver with more than 10 years of experience in truck driving with a clean record, without any tickets or accidents. I’m experienced in operating industrial trucks and equipped to move goods and materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factories, construction or in similar location. I’m also experienced and exposed to short and long distance deliveries. My duties are completed in an orderly, timely and proficient manner while keeping compliance with all the rules and regulations of my employer as well as the rules and regulations of the roads with an excellent driving record.

QUALIFICATIONS & LICENCES

• Class 2 Driver’s License

• Defensive Driving License

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to define and clarify project goals and effectively utilize resources to achieve project goals within set deadlines;

• Customer oriented;

• Map reading expert;

• Heavy hauling;

• Cargo handling;

• Safety minded;

• Air Brake certification;

• Great attitude;

• Efficient and cost-conscious;

• Defensive driving;

• Capable of working without direct supervision;

• Good hearing and vision;

• Commitment to maintaining safety, health, environment and quality standards;

• Outstanding leadership and people skills with ability to encourage best performance from learn members to promote effective work practices for continual improvement and development;

• A self-starter with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment;

SOFT SKILLS

• Great written and oral communication skills in liaising with client representatives, sub- contractors and site personnel;

• Well-developed analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills and flexible to conform to shifting priorities demands and timelines;

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WORK HISTORY

May 2022 – Present

NAME OF COMPANY: Blue Star Logistics

Job Title: Long Haul Truck Driver

• Transport and deliver heavy structural steel to various Pegasus Engineering project sites;

• Transporting wheat, maize, soya beans from farms to manufacturing companies like Tiger Brands Milling, Wimar Oil Refinery and RCL flour Refinery;

• Transportation of end products to animal feeds manufacturers;

• Loading and unloading trucks;

• Liaise with Transport Manager and Operations Manager to meet project deadlines;

• Complete safety inspections of trucks to ensure safe operation;

• Ensure all driving activities are undertaken in a safe manner;

• Traveling and make deliveries to various locations around Southern Africa and throughout the Zimbabwe as required;

• Following strict quality control procedures and Health and safety guidelines;

• Completing relevant documentation;

• Undertaking general yard duties;

October 2010– April 2022

NAME OF COMPANY: Pioneer Transport

Job Title: Long Distance Truck Driver

• Attend daily pre-start and toolbox talk meetings;

• Responsible for deliveries and collection of materials and plant from project sites;

• Assist with yard tasks as required including keeping materials neatly stacked and sorted, keeping augers, drill gear and other digger attachments well sorted and ready for action;

• Keep yard tidy;

• Complete truck pre-start check sheets each day prior to using the truck;

• Log book entries

• Report any damage and follow up to make sure all equipment is in good working order;

• Attend training requirements to work towards additional licenses i.e. forklift, professional drivers license and crane operation certificate;

• Be well presented, polite and helpful as an ambassador to the company when dealing with clients, suppliers and members of the public;

Feb 2008 – Aug 2010

NAME OF COMPANY: Milgon Chemicals

Job Title: Long Distance Truck Driver

• Attend daily pre-start and toolbox talk meetings;

• Responsible for deliveries and collection of materials and plant from project sites;

• Assist with yard tasks as required including keeping materials neatly stacked and sorted, keeping augers, drill gear and other digger attachments well sorted and ready for action;

• Keep yard tidy;

• Complete truck pre-start check sheets each day prior to using the truck;

• Log book entries

• Report any damage and follow up to make sure all equipment is in good working order;

• Attend training requirements to work towards additional licenses i.e. forklift, professional drivers license and crane operation certificate;

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• Be well presented, polite and helpful as an ambassador to the company when dealing with clients, suppliers and members of the public;

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

• International Driver’s License

• Defensive Driving License

INTERESTS

• Mentoring, solving puzzles, playing squash, running, reading and writing REFEREES

Available on request.

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