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Overview
Work History
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Ian Cross

Waimauku,AUK

Summary

I wish to go back to Truck driving for a change in daily scenery and change of work practices

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Vineyard Worker Truck Driver

Kumeu River Wines
04.1991 - Current

Started work pruning vines, moved on to tractor work. Spraying and maintaining vineyards. After 2 years moved into workshop to maintain build and help with designing implements for use in the vineyard and winery. After company purchased a vineyard in the Hawk's Bay I was posted there for up to a 3 week period every harvest to load Truck and deliver grapes to Taupo in a curtain sider truck. Pads of up to 15 tons

Truck Driver

Viv James Transport
01.1985 - 01.1996

Delivery driver. Delivering assorted goods to customers all around Auckland city area

  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

Truck Driver

Tr Aroha Thames Valley Dairy Co
01.1982 - 01.1984

Tanker Truck and trailer operator. Developed spreading factory waste over pasture to both help with grass Growth and quality while making good use of factory waste

  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.

Skills

  • Time Management Capabilities
  • Fertilizer application know-how
  • Vineyard machinery operation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Clear Communication
  • Flexible Schedule

Timeline

Vineyard Worker Truck Driver

Kumeu River Wines
04.1991 - Current

Truck Driver

Viv James Transport
01.1985 - 01.1996

Truck Driver

Tr Aroha Thames Valley Dairy Co
01.1982 - 01.1984
Ian Cross