PATRICK KARIITHI
Email: *****************@*****.*** Phone: +1-437-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Class 1 Commercial Driver with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and over-the- road (OTR) driving. Proven track record of safe, accident-free operations with strong expertise in vacuum trucks, super B trailers, and high-pressure pumps. Adept at working in extreme weather conditions and remote locations while maintaining strict safety and maintenance standards. WORK EXPERIENCE
Vacuum Truck Operator
Ambipar Industrial Response – Nisku, AB June 2024 – Present
• Operate vacuum and water trucks (fresh and produced water) in oil and gas fields
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Drive on public, access, and radio-controlled roads
• Handle 18-speed manual transmission
Truck Driver – Class 1
Trugreen Metal Recycling – Olds, AB May 2023 – September 2023
• Operated Super B tractor and trailer hauling scrap metal to steel mills
• Ensured timely and incident-free deliveries
• Conducted inspections and logged mechanical issues Pump Operator
Essential Energy Services – Red Deer, AB September 2022 – April 2023
• Operated tractor and trailer for rig equipment transport
• Managed high-pressure pumps and performed minor repairs
• Drove on public, access, and radio-controlled roads
• Performed chaining for difficult road conditions
• Supported maintenance work under extreme weather conditions Truck Driver – AZ
Walker Environmental Group – Toronto, ON March 2022 – September 2022
• Operated vacuum trucks to clean grease traps in commercial establishments
• Conducted pre- and post-trip inspections
• Maintained professional client relationships
Food Delivery Associate (Part-Time)
Uber Eats
• Delivered products on time and with professional customer service Machine Operator
Hanon Systems – Vaughan, ON February 2020 – October 2020
• Manufactured and inspected engine parts for quality
• Operated machinery with speed and accuracy
EDUCATION
Kenya Polytechnic – Nairobi, Kenya
Skilled Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering CERTIFICATIONS
• Class 1 Commercial Driver’s Licence (CDL) – Valid
• H2S Alive – Expires September 2025
• CSO (Common Safety Orientation) – Valid
• First Aid Certificate (AB) – Expires September 2025
• First Aid Certificate (BC Standard) – Expires September 2025 SKILLS
• Class 1 Commercial Driving
• Vacuum & Water Truck Operation
• Super B Trailer Hauling
• High-Pressure Pump Operations
• 18-Speed Manual Transmission
• Load & Unload Procedures / Tire Chaining
• Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Inspections
• Equipment Maintenance Support
• Strong Safety and Compliance Focus